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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,255.48, 1,441,965.23 and 251,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,255.48, 1,441,965.23 and 251,282.38 is: 376,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,255.48 : 1,441,965.23 = 251,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,255.48/1,441,965.23 = 251,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,255.48x = 1,441,965.23 × 251,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,255.48x = 362,340,454,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,340,454,871.65/961,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,945.01

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