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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,271.58, 1,013,395.66 and 412,000.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,271.58, 1,013,395.66 and 412,000.73 is: 568,617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,271.58 : 1,013,395.66 = 412,000.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,271.58/1,013,395.66 = 412,000.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,271.58x = 1,013,395.66 × 412,000.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,271.58x = 417,519,749,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,519,749,402.09/734,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,617.61

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