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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,889.16, 1,442,791.20 and 251,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,889.16, 1,442,791.20 and 251,901.48 is: 377,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,889.16 : 1,442,791.20 = 251,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,889.16/1,442,791.20 = 251,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,889.16x = 1,442,791.20 × 251,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,889.16x = 363,441,238,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,441,238,610.98/961,889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,841.08

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