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