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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,601.65, 1,031,690.32 and 408,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,601.65, 1,031,690.32 and 408,069.90 is: 563,136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,601.65 : 1,031,690.32 = 408,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,601.65/1,031,690.32 = 408,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,601.65x = 1,031,690.32 × 408,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,601.65x = 421,001,764,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,001,764,693.19/747,601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,136.48

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