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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,181.64, 1,123,538.21 and 250,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,181.64, 1,123,538.21 and 250,429 is: 375,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,181.64 : 1,123,538.21 = 250,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,181.64/1,123,538.21 = 250,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,181.64x = 1,123,538.21 × 250,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,181.64x = 281,366,550,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,366,550,392.09/749,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,565.20

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