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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,449.37, 1,031,465.75 and 407,920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,449.37, 1,031,465.75 and 407,920.05 is: 562,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,449.37 : 1,031,465.75 = 407,920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,449.37/1,031,465.75 = 407,920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,449.37x = 1,031,465.75 × 407,920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,449.37x = 420,755,558,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,755,558,273.69/747,449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,921.82

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