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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,194.88, 1,440,292.80 and 250,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,194.88, 1,440,292.80 and 250,221.12 is: 375,331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,194.88 : 1,440,292.80 = 250,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,194.88/1,440,292.80 = 250,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,194.88x = 1,440,292.80 × 250,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,194.88x = 360,391,677,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,391,677,543.94/960,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,331.81

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