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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,848.52, 1,032,030.90 and 408,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,848.52, 1,032,030.90 and 408,317.04 is: 563,477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,848.52 : 1,032,030.90 = 408,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,848.52/1,032,030.90 = 408,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,848.52x = 1,032,030.90 × 408,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,848.52x = 421,395,802,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,395,802,276.54/747,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,477.48

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