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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,924.14, 1,123,152.93 and 250,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,924.14, 1,123,152.93 and 250,171.50 is: 375,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,924.14 : 1,123,152.93 = 250,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,924.14/1,123,152.93 = 250,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,924.14x = 1,123,152.93 × 250,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,924.14x = 280,980,853,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,980,853,227.50/748,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,179.32

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