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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,541.31, 1,013,765.93 and 412,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,541.31, 1,013,765.93 and 412,269.04 is: 568,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,541.31 : 1,013,765.93 = 412,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,541.31/1,013,765.93 = 412,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,541.31x = 1,013,765.93 × 412,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,541.31x = 417,944,307,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,944,307,497.68/734,541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,986.80

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