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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,360, 1,031,378.70 and 407,850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,360, 1,031,378.70 and 407,850.12 is: 562,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,360 : 1,031,378.70 = 407,850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,360/1,031,378.70 = 407,850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,360x = 1,031,378.70 × 407,850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,360x = 420,647,926,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,647,926,560.44/747,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,845.12

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