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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,579.15, 1,031,659.20 and 408,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,579.15, 1,031,659.20 and 408,047.40 is: 563,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,579.15 : 1,031,659.20 = 408,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,579.15/1,031,659.20 = 408,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,579.15x = 1,031,659.20 × 408,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,579.15x = 420,965,854,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,965,854,246.08/747,579.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,105.40

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