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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,801.65, 1,031,960.95 and 408,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,801.65, 1,031,960.95 and 408,269.90 is: 563,409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,801.65 : 1,031,960.95 = 408,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,801.65/1,031,960.95 = 408,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,801.65x = 1,031,960.95 × 408,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,801.65x = 421,318,593,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,318,593,860.41/747,801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,409.55

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