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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,741.42, 1,013,942.67 and 412,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,741.42, 1,013,942.67 and 412,452.14 is: 569,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,741.42 : 1,013,942.67 = 412,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,741.42/1,013,942.67 = 412,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,741.42x = 1,013,942.67 × 412,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,741.42x = 418,202,824,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,202,824,078.81/734,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,183.68

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