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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,812.17, 1,031,975.50 and 408,280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,812.17, 1,031,975.50 and 408,280.42 is: 563,424.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,812.17 : 1,031,975.50 = 408,280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,812.17/1,031,975.50 = 408,280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,812.17x = 1,031,975.50 × 408,280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,812.17x = 421,335,390,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,335,390,569.71/747,812.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,424.09

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