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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,257.60, 1,441,968.41 and 251,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,257.60, 1,441,968.41 and 251,284.50 is: 376,948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,257.60 : 1,441,968.41 = 251,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,257.60/1,441,968.41 = 251,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,257.60x = 1,441,968.41 × 251,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,257.60x = 362,344,310,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,344,310,922.65/961,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,948.19

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