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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,297.36, 1,031,295.24 and 407,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,297.36, 1,031,295.24 and 407,784.24 is: 562,755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,297.36 : 1,031,295.24 = 407,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,297.36/1,031,295.24 = 407,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,297.36x = 1,031,295.24 × 407,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,297.36x = 420,545,945,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,545,945,659.02/747,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,755.83

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