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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,688.92, 1,031,828.40 and 408,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,688.92, 1,031,828.40 and 408,159.60 is: 563,269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,688.92 : 1,031,828.40 = 408,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,688.92/1,031,828.40 = 408,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,688.92x = 1,031,828.40 × 408,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,688.92x = 421,150,667,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,150,667,012.64/747,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,269.91

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