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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,014.11, 709,713.68 and 412,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,014.11, 709,713.68 and 412,597.46 is: 569,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,014.11 : 709,713.68 = 412,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,014.11/709,713.68 = 412,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,014.11x = 709,713.68 × 412,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,014.11x = 292,826,061,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,826,061,695.25/514,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,684.87

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