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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,865.14, 1,014,087.86 and 412,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,865.14, 1,014,087.86 and 412,588.82 is: 569,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,865.14 : 1,014,087.86 = 412,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,865.14/1,014,087.86 = 412,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,865.14x = 1,014,087.86 × 412,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,865.14x = 418,401,313,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,401,313,533.73/734,865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,357.96

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