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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,358.56, 1,031,376.60 and 407,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,358.56, 1,031,376.60 and 407,848.68 is: 562,843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,358.56 : 1,031,376.60 = 407,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,358.56/1,031,376.60 = 407,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,358.56x = 1,031,376.60 × 407,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,358.56x = 420,645,584,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,645,584,892.89/747,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,843.07

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