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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,745.74, 1,031,850.09 and 408,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,745.74, 1,031,850.09 and 408,148.38 is: 563,223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,745.74 : 1,031,850.09 = 408,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,745.74/1,031,850.09 = 408,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,745.74x = 1,031,850.09 × 408,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,745.74x = 421,147,942,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,147,942,636.35/747,745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,223.46

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