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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,119.46, 1,123,834.71 and 250,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,119.46, 1,123,834.71 and 250,470.50 is: 375,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,119.46 : 1,123,834.71 = 250,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,119.46/1,123,834.71 = 250,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,119.46x = 1,123,834.71 × 250,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,119.46x = 281,487,441,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,487,441,731.06/749,119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,757.75

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