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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,486.25, 1,031,516.63 and 407,956.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,486.25, 1,031,516.63 and 407,956.93 is: 562,972.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,486.25 : 1,031,516.63 = 407,956.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,486.25/1,031,516.63 = 407,956.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,486.25x = 1,031,516.63 × 407,956.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,486.25x = 420,814,357,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,814,357,618.75/747,486.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,972.71

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