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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,555.66, 1,250,333.50 and 202,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,555.66, 1,250,333.50 and 202,465.22 is: 303,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,555.66 : 1,250,333.50 = 202,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,555.66/1,250,333.50 = 202,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,555.66x = 1,250,333.50 × 202,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,555.66x = 253,149,047,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,149,047,150.87/833,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,697.83

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