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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,541.81, 1,013,766.62 and 412,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,541.81, 1,013,766.62 and 412,269.54 is: 568,987.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,541.81 : 1,013,766.62 = 412,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,541.81/1,013,766.62 = 412,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,541.81x = 1,013,766.62 × 412,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,541.81x = 417,945,098,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,945,098,094.76/734,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,987.49

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