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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,687.92, 1,031,827.02 and 408,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,687.92, 1,031,827.02 and 408,158.60 is: 563,268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,687.92 : 1,031,827.02 = 408,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,687.92/1,031,827.02 = 408,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,687.92x = 1,031,827.02 × 408,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,687.92x = 421,149,071,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,149,071,925.37/747,687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,268.53

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