Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,902, 1,123,353 and 250,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748,902, 1,123,353 and 250,266 is: 375,399
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,902 : 1,123,353 = 250,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,902/1,123,353 = 250,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,902x = 1,123,353 × 250,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,902x = 281,137,061,898 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,137,061,898/748,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,399
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