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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,347, 1,031,360.73 and 407,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,347, 1,031,360.73 and 407,837.12 is: 562,827.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,347 : 1,031,360.73 = 407,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,347/1,031,360.73 = 407,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,347x = 1,031,360.73 × 407,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,347x = 420,627,189,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,627,189,804.30/747,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,827.16

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