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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,254.48, 1,441,963.73 and 251,281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,254.48, 1,441,963.73 and 251,281.38 is: 376,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,254.48 : 1,441,963.73 = 251,281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,254.48/1,441,963.73 = 251,281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,254.48x = 1,441,963.73 × 251,281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,254.48x = 362,338,635,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,338,635,984.35/961,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,943.51

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