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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,254.35, 1,441,963.54 and 251,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,254.35, 1,441,963.54 and 251,281.25 is: 376,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,254.35 : 1,441,963.54 = 251,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,254.35/1,441,963.54 = 251,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,254.35x = 1,441,963.54 × 251,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,254.35x = 362,338,400,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,338,400,785.63/961,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,943.31

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