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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,867.12, 1,014,108 and 412,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,867.12, 1,014,108 and 412,569.20 is: 569,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,867.12 : 1,014,108 = 412,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,867.12/1,014,108 = 412,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,867.12x = 1,014,108 × 412,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,867.12x = 418,389,726,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,389,726,273.60/734,867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,340.65

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