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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,197.88, 1,440,297.30 and 250,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,197.88, 1,440,297.30 and 250,224.12 is: 375,336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,197.88 : 1,440,297.30 = 250,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,197.88/1,440,297.30 = 250,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,197.88x = 1,440,297.30 × 250,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,197.88x = 360,397,124,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,397,124,430.88/960,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,336.31

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