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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,198.13, 1,440,297.68 and 250,224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,198.13, 1,440,297.68 and 250,224.37 is: 375,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,198.13 : 1,440,297.68 = 250,224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,198.13/1,440,297.68 = 250,224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,198.13x = 1,440,297.68 × 250,224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,198.13x = 360,397,578,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,397,578,339.34/960,198.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,336.68

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