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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,755.87, 1,031,864.06 and 408,158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,755.87, 1,031,864.06 and 408,158.51 is: 563,237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,755.87 : 1,031,864.06 = 408,158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,755.87/1,031,864.06 = 408,158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,755.87x = 1,031,864.06 × 408,158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,755.87x = 421,164,093,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,164,093,113.23/747,755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,237.43

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