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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,179.64, 1,123,535.21 and 250,427.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,179.64, 1,123,535.21 and 250,427.00 is: 375,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,179.64 : 1,123,535.21 = 250,427.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,179.64/1,123,535.21 = 250,427.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,179.64x = 1,123,535.21 × 250,427.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,179.64x = 281,363,546,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,363,546,416.99/749,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,562.19

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