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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,273.58, 1,013,398.42 and 412,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,273.58, 1,013,398.42 and 412,002.73 is: 568,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,273.58 : 1,013,398.42 = 412,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,273.58/1,013,398.42 = 412,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,273.58x = 1,013,398.42 × 412,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,273.58x = 417,522,915,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,522,915,617.69/734,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,620.37

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