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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,801.15, 1,031,960.26 and 408,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,801.15, 1,031,960.26 and 408,269.40 is: 563,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,801.15 : 1,031,960.26 = 408,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,801.15/1,031,960.26 = 408,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,801.15x = 1,031,960.26 × 408,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,801.15x = 421,317,796,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,317,796,174.04/747,801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,408.86

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