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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,488.16, 1,031,518.32 and 407,956.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,488.16, 1,031,518.32 and 407,956.32 is: 562,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,488.16 : 1,031,518.32 = 407,956.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,488.16/1,031,518.32 = 407,956.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,488.16x = 1,031,518.32 × 407,956.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,488.16x = 420,814,417,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,814,417,839.78/747,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,971.35

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