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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,845.52, 1,032,026.76 and 408,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,845.52, 1,032,026.76 and 408,314.04 is: 563,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,845.52 : 1,032,026.76 = 408,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,845.52/1,032,026.76 = 408,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,845.52x = 1,032,026.76 × 408,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,845.52x = 421,391,015,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,391,015,763.71/747,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,473.34

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