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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,355.50, 1,031,372.46 and 407,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,355.50, 1,031,372.46 and 407,845.62 is: 562,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,355.50 : 1,031,372.46 = 407,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,355.50/1,031,372.46 = 407,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,355.50x = 1,031,372.46 × 407,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,355.50x = 420,640,740,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,640,740,399.63/747,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,838.89

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