Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,912, 1,123,368 and 250,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748,912, 1,123,368 and 250,276 is: 375,414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,912 : 1,123,368 = 250,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,912/1,123,368 = 250,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,912x = 1,123,368 × 250,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,912x = 281,152,049,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,152,049,568/748,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,414
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