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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,402.97, 1,441,994.30 and 251,499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,402.97, 1,441,994.30 and 251,499.53 is: 377,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,402.97 : 1,441,994.30 = 251,499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,402.97/1,441,994.30 = 251,499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,402.97x = 1,441,994.30 × 251,499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,402.97x = 362,660,887,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,660,887,455.18/961,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,220.48

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