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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,171.76, 1,123,523.40 and 250,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,171.76, 1,123,523.40 and 250,419.12 is: 375,550.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,171.76 : 1,123,523.40 = 250,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,171.76/1,123,523.40 = 250,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,171.76x = 1,123,523.40 × 250,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,171.76x = 281,351,741,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,351,741,127.41/749,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,550.38

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