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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,737.83, 1,031,872.93 and 408,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,737.83, 1,031,872.93 and 408,206.08 is: 563,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,737.83 : 1,031,872.93 = 408,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,737.83/1,031,872.93 = 408,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,737.83x = 1,031,872.93 × 408,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,737.83x = 421,216,803,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,216,803,813.41/747,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,321.51

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