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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,579.90, 1,031,660.24 and 408,048.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,579.90, 1,031,660.24 and 408,048.15 is: 563,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,579.90 : 1,031,660.24 = 408,048.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,579.90/1,031,660.24 = 408,048.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,579.90x = 1,031,660.24 × 408,048.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,579.90x = 420,967,050,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,967,050,320.32/747,579.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,106.43

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