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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,024.20, 1,123,536.30 and 250,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,024.20, 1,123,536.30 and 250,388.20 is: 375,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,024.20 : 1,123,536.30 = 250,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,024.20/1,123,536.30 = 250,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,024.20x = 1,123,536.30 × 250,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,024.20x = 281,320,231,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,320,231,791.66/749,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,582.30

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