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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,951.52, 1,032,173 and 408,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,951.52, 1,032,173 and 408,420.08 is: 563,619.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,951.52 : 1,032,173 = 408,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,951.52/1,032,173 = 408,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,951.52x = 1,032,173 × 408,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,951.52x = 421,560,179,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,560,179,233.84/747,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,619.66

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