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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,043.64, 1,123,332.18 and 250,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,043.64, 1,123,332.18 and 250,291 is: 375,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,043.64 : 1,123,332.18 = 250,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,043.64/1,123,332.18 = 250,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,043.64x = 1,123,332.18 × 250,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,043.64x = 281,159,934,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,159,934,664.38/749,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,358.55

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