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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,315.36, 1,031,285.52 and 407,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,315.36, 1,031,285.52 and 407,777.76 is: 562,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,315.36 : 1,031,285.52 = 407,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,315.36/1,031,285.52 = 407,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,315.36x = 1,031,285.52 × 407,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,315.36x = 420,535,299,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,535,299,266.04/747,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,728.03

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