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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,735.58, 1,031,869.84 and 408,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,735.58, 1,031,869.84 and 408,203.83 is: 563,318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,735.58 : 1,031,869.84 = 408,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,735.58/1,031,869.84 = 408,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,735.58x = 1,031,869.84 × 408,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,735.58x = 421,213,220,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,213,220,749.49/747,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,318.41

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