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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,241.50, 1,031,192.67 and 407,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,241.50, 1,031,192.67 and 407,709.75 is: 562,639.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,241.50 : 1,031,192.67 = 407,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,241.50/1,031,192.67 = 407,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,241.50x = 1,031,192.67 × 407,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,241.50x = 420,427,311,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,427,311,083.42/747,241.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,639.13

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