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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,180.64, 1,123,536.71 and 250,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,180.64, 1,123,536.71 and 250,428 is: 375,563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,180.64 : 1,123,536.71 = 250,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,180.64/1,123,536.71 = 250,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,180.64x = 1,123,536.71 × 250,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,180.64x = 281,365,051,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,365,051,211.88/749,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,563.70

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