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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,811.67, 1,031,974.72 and 408,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,811.67, 1,031,974.72 and 408,279.92 is: 563,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,811.67 : 1,031,974.72 = 408,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,811.67/1,031,974.72 = 408,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,811.67x = 1,031,974.72 × 408,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,811.67x = 421,334,557,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,334,557,682.86/747,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,423.35

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