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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,021.70, 1,123,532.55 and 250,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,021.70, 1,123,532.55 and 250,385.70 is: 375,578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,021.70 : 1,123,532.55 = 250,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,021.70/1,123,532.55 = 250,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,021.70x = 1,123,532.55 × 250,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,021.70x = 281,316,484,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,316,484,004.54/749,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,578.55

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