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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,437.97, 1,442,046.79 and 251,534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,437.97, 1,442,046.79 and 251,534.53 is: 377,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,437.97 : 1,442,046.79 = 251,534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,437.97/1,442,046.79 = 251,534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,437.97x = 1,442,046.79 × 251,534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,437.97x = 362,724,561,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,724,561,560.66/961,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,272.97

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