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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,933.14, 1,123,166.43 and 250,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,933.14, 1,123,166.43 and 250,180.50 is: 375,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,933.14 : 1,123,166.43 = 250,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,933.14/1,123,166.43 = 250,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,933.14x = 1,123,166.43 × 250,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,933.14x = 280,994,339,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,994,339,040.62/748,933.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,192.82

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