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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,300.61, 1,031,299.73 and 407,787.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,300.61, 1,031,299.73 and 407,787.49 is: 562,760.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,300.61 : 1,031,299.73 = 407,787.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,300.61/1,031,299.73 = 407,787.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,300.61x = 1,031,299.73 × 407,787.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,300.61x = 420,551,126,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,551,126,295.44/747,300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,760.31

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