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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,983.72, 1,249,475.52 and 201,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,983.72, 1,249,475.52 and 201,897.50 is: 302,846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,983.72 : 1,249,475.52 = 201,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,983.72/1,249,475.52 = 201,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,983.72x = 1,249,475.52 × 201,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,983.72x = 252,265,983,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,265,983,799.20/832,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,846.24

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