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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,642.93, 1,013,737.23 and 412,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,642.93, 1,013,737.23 and 412,279.13 is: 568,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,642.93 : 1,013,737.23 = 412,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,642.93/1,013,737.23 = 412,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,642.93x = 1,013,737.23 × 412,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,642.93x = 417,942,698,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,942,698,164.32/734,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,905.91

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