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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,074.06, 1,441,512.81 and 251,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,074.06, 1,441,512.81 and 251,010.06 is: 376,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,074.06 : 1,441,512.81 = 251,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,074.06/1,441,512.81 = 251,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,074.06x = 1,441,512.81 × 251,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,074.06x = 361,834,216,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,834,216,928.87/961,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,489.42

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