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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,199.63, 1,440,299.93 and 250,225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,199.63, 1,440,299.93 and 250,225.87 is: 375,338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,199.63 : 1,440,299.93 = 250,225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,199.63/1,440,299.93 = 250,225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,199.63x = 1,440,299.93 × 250,225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,199.63x = 360,400,301,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,400,301,794.06/960,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,338.93

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