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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,369, 1,031,391.09 and 407,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,369, 1,031,391.09 and 407,859.12 is: 562,857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,369 : 1,031,391.09 = 407,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,369/1,031,391.09 = 407,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,369x = 1,031,391.09 × 407,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,369x = 420,662,262,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,662,262,343.24/747,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,857.52

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