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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,941.52, 1,032,159.20 and 408,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,941.52, 1,032,159.20 and 408,410.08 is: 563,605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,941.52 : 1,032,159.20 = 408,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,941.52/1,032,159.20 = 408,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,941.52x = 1,032,159.20 × 408,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,941.52x = 421,544,221,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,544,221,444.74/747,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,605.86

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