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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,840.04, 1,014,137.83 and 412,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,840.04, 1,014,137.83 and 412,571.28 is: 569,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,840.04 : 1,014,137.83 = 412,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,840.04/1,014,137.83 = 412,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,840.04x = 1,014,137.83 × 412,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,840.04x = 418,404,142,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,404,142,619.52/734,840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,381.25

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