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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,181.14, 1,123,537.46 and 250,428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,181.14, 1,123,537.46 and 250,428.50 is: 375,564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,181.14 : 1,123,537.46 = 250,428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,181.14/1,123,537.46 = 250,428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,181.14x = 1,123,537.46 × 250,428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,181.14x = 281,365,800,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,365,800,801.61/749,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,564.45

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