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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,304.72, 1,031,271.92 and 407,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,304.72, 1,031,271.92 and 407,778.64 is: 562,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,304.72 : 1,031,271.92 = 407,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,304.72/1,031,271.92 = 407,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,304.72x = 1,031,271.92 × 407,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,304.72x = 420,530,661,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,530,661,007.79/747,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,729.83

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