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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,125.24, 1,031,044.28 and 407,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,125.24, 1,031,044.28 and 407,593.49 is: 562,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,125.24 : 1,031,044.28 = 407,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,125.24/1,031,044.28 = 407,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,125.24x = 1,031,044.28 × 407,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,125.24x = 420,246,929,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,246,929,236.55/747,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,485.26

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