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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,426.59, 1,013,581.52 and 412,137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,426.59, 1,013,581.52 and 412,137.97 is: 568,791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,426.59 : 1,013,581.52 = 412,137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,426.59/1,013,581.52 = 412,137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,426.59x = 1,013,581.52 × 412,137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,426.59x = 417,735,428,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,735,428,578.71/734,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,791.27

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