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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,902 : 1,123,353 = 250,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,902/1,123,353 = 250,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,902x = 1,123,353 × 250,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,902x = 281,137,061,898
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,137,061,898/748,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,399

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