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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,693.42, 1,031,834.61 and 408,164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,693.42, 1,031,834.61 and 408,164.10 is: 563,276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,693.42 : 1,031,834.61 = 408,164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,693.42/1,031,834.61 = 408,164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,693.42x = 1,031,834.61 × 408,164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,693.42x = 421,157,844,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,157,844,939.50/747,693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,276.12

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