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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,898.36, 1,014,159.73 and 412,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,898.36, 1,014,159.73 and 412,615.38 is: 569,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,898.36 : 1,014,159.73 = 412,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,898.36/1,014,159.73 = 412,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,898.36x = 1,014,159.73 × 412,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,898.36x = 418,457,902,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,457,902,374.65/734,898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,409.22

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