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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,294.56, 1,440,442.48 and 250,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,294.56, 1,440,442.48 and 250,320.80 is: 375,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,294.56 : 1,440,442.48 = 250,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,294.56/1,440,442.48 = 250,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,294.56x = 1,440,442.48 × 250,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,294.56x = 360,572,713,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,572,713,947.58/960,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,481.37

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