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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,473.00, 1,031,498.35 and 407,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,473.00, 1,031,498.35 and 407,943.68 is: 562,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,473.00 : 1,031,498.35 = 407,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,473.00/1,031,498.35 = 407,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,473.00x = 1,031,498.35 × 407,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,473.00x = 420,793,226,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,793,226,635.58/747,473.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,954.42

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