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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,911, 1,123,366.50 and 250,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,911, 1,123,366.50 and 250,275 is: 375,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,911 : 1,123,366.50 = 250,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,911/1,123,366.50 = 250,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,911x = 1,123,366.50 × 250,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,911x = 281,150,550,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,150,550,787.50/748,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,412.50

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