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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,821.61, 1,442,691.41 and 251,833.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,821.61, 1,442,691.41 and 251,833.93 is: 377,740.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,821.61 : 1,442,691.41 = 251,833.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,821.61/1,442,691.41 = 251,833.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,821.61x = 1,442,691.41 × 251,833.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,821.61x = 363,318,642,691.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,318,642,691.64/961,821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,740.15

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