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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,406.47, 1,441,999.54 and 251,503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,406.47, 1,441,999.54 and 251,503.03 is: 377,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,406.47 : 1,441,999.54 = 251,503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,406.47/1,441,999.54 = 251,503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,406.47x = 1,441,999.54 × 251,503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,406.47x = 362,667,253,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,667,253,568.61/961,406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,225.73

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