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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,199.38, 1,440,299.55 and 250,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,199.38, 1,440,299.55 and 250,225.62 is: 375,338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,199.38 : 1,440,299.55 = 250,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,199.38/1,440,299.55 = 250,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,199.38x = 1,440,299.55 × 250,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,199.38x = 360,399,847,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,399,847,884.47/960,199.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,338.56

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