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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,291.72, 1,031,254.02 and 407,765.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,291.72, 1,031,254.02 and 407,765.64 is: 562,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,291.72 : 1,031,254.02 = 407,765.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,291.72/1,031,254.02 = 407,765.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,291.72x = 1,031,254.02 × 407,765.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,291.72x = 420,509,955,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,509,955,467.87/747,291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,711.92

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