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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,831.16, 1,013,997 and 412,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,831.16, 1,013,997 and 412,467.36 is: 569,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,831.16 : 1,013,997 = 412,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,831.16/1,013,997 = 412,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,831.16x = 1,013,997 × 412,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,831.16x = 418,240,665,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,240,665,637.92/734,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,165.66

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