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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,361.06, 1,031,380.05 and 407,851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,361.06, 1,031,380.05 and 407,851.18 is: 562,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,361.06 : 1,031,380.05 = 407,851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,361.06/1,031,380.05 = 407,851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,361.06x = 1,031,380.05 × 407,851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,361.06x = 420,649,570,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,649,570,420.96/747,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,846.52

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