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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,260.98, 1,441,973.48 and 251,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,260.98, 1,441,973.48 and 251,287.88 is: 376,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,260.98 : 1,441,973.48 = 251,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,260.98/1,441,973.48 = 251,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,260.98x = 1,441,973.48 × 251,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,260.98x = 362,350,450,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,350,450,339.12/961,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,953.25

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