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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,741.14, 1,031,877.52 and 408,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,741.14, 1,031,877.52 and 408,209.40 is: 563,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,741.14 : 1,031,877.52 = 408,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,741.14/1,031,877.52 = 408,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,741.14x = 1,031,877.52 × 408,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,741.14x = 421,222,103,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,222,103,312.69/747,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,326.10

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