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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,122.21, 1,123,838.84 and 250,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,122.21, 1,123,838.84 and 250,473.25 is: 375,761.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,122.21 : 1,123,838.84 = 250,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,122.21/1,123,838.84 = 250,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,122.21x = 1,123,838.84 × 250,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,122.21x = 281,491,566,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,491,566,731.03/749,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,761.88

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