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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,363.06, 1,031,382.81 and 407,853.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,363.06, 1,031,382.81 and 407,853.18 is: 562,849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,363.06 : 1,031,382.81 = 407,853.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,363.06/1,031,382.81 = 407,853.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,363.06x = 1,031,382.81 × 407,853.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,363.06x = 420,652,758,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,652,758,855.84/747,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,849.28

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