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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,042.64, 1,123,330.68 and 250,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,042.64, 1,123,330.68 and 250,290 is: 375,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,042.64 : 1,123,330.68 = 250,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,042.64/1,123,330.68 = 250,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,042.64x = 1,123,330.68 × 250,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,042.64x = 281,158,435,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,158,435,897.20/749,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,357.05

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