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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,347.50, 1,031,361.42 and 407,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,347.50, 1,031,361.42 and 407,837.62 is: 562,827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,347.50 : 1,031,361.42 = 407,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,347.50/1,031,361.42 = 407,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,347.50x = 1,031,361.42 × 407,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,347.50x = 420,627,986,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,627,986,892.62/747,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,827.85

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