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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,417.76, 1,031,436.23 and 407,886.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,417.76, 1,031,436.23 and 407,886.01 is: 562,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,417.76 : 1,031,436.23 = 407,886.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,417.76/1,031,436.23 = 407,886.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,417.76x = 1,031,436.23 × 407,886.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,417.76x = 420,708,403,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,708,403,806.12/747,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,882.54

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