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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,306.36, 1,031,307.66 and 407,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,306.36, 1,031,307.66 and 407,793.24 is: 562,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,306.36 : 1,031,307.66 = 407,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,306.36/1,031,307.66 = 407,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,306.36x = 1,031,307.66 × 407,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,306.36x = 420,560,292,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,560,292,108.22/747,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,768.25

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