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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,196.38, 1,440,295.05 and 250,222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,196.38, 1,440,295.05 and 250,222.62 is: 375,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,196.38 : 1,440,295.05 = 250,222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,196.38/1,440,295.05 = 250,222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,196.38x = 1,440,295.05 × 250,222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,196.38x = 360,394,400,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,394,400,984.03/960,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,334.06

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