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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,542.31, 1,013,767.31 and 412,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,542.31, 1,013,767.31 and 412,270.04 is: 568,988.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,542.31 : 1,013,767.31 = 412,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,542.31/1,013,767.31 = 412,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,542.31x = 1,013,767.31 × 412,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,542.31x = 417,945,889,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,945,889,444.39/734,542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,988.18

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