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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,031.12, 1,030,910.40 and 407,506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,031.12, 1,030,910.40 and 407,506.48 is: 562,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,031.12 : 1,030,910.40 = 407,506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,031.12/1,030,910.40 = 407,506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,031.12x = 1,030,910.40 × 407,506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,031.12x = 420,102,668,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,102,668,299.39/747,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,363.01

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