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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,691.92, 1,031,832.54 and 408,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,691.92, 1,031,832.54 and 408,162.60 is: 563,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,691.92 : 1,031,832.54 = 408,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,691.92/1,031,832.54 = 408,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,691.92x = 1,031,832.54 × 408,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,691.92x = 421,155,452,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,155,452,291.00/747,691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,274.05

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