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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,737.39, 1,031,872.33 and 408,205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,737.39, 1,031,872.33 and 408,205.64 is: 563,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,737.39 : 1,031,872.33 = 408,205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,737.39/1,031,872.33 = 408,205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,737.39x = 1,031,872.33 × 408,205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,737.39x = 421,216,104,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,216,104,865.94/747,737.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,320.91

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