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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,903.50, 1,123,355.25 and 250,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,903.50, 1,123,355.25 and 250,267.50 is: 375,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,903.50 : 1,123,355.25 = 250,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,903.50/1,123,355.25 = 250,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,903.50x = 1,123,355.25 × 250,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,903.50x = 281,139,310,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,139,310,029.38/748,903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,401.25

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