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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,868.79, 1,014,092.87 and 412,592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,868.79, 1,014,092.87 and 412,592.47 is: 569,362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,868.79 : 1,014,092.87 = 412,592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,868.79/1,014,092.87 = 412,592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,868.79x = 1,014,092.87 × 412,592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,868.79x = 418,407,077,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,407,077,444.49/734,868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,362.97

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