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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,119.96, 1,123,835.46 and 250,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,119.96, 1,123,835.46 and 250,471 is: 375,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,119.96 : 1,123,835.46 = 250,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,119.96/1,123,835.46 = 250,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,119.96x = 1,123,835.46 × 250,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,119.96x = 281,488,191,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,488,191,501.66/749,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,758.50

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