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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,812.68, 1,031,976.10 and 408,280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,812.68, 1,031,976.10 and 408,280.93 is: 563,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,812.68 : 1,031,976.10 = 408,280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,812.68/1,031,976.10 = 408,280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,812.68x = 1,031,976.10 × 408,280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,812.68x = 421,336,154,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,336,154,644.49/747,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,424.73

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