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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,972.85, 1,014,200.33 and 412,657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,972.85, 1,014,200.33 and 412,657.65 is: 569,432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,972.85 : 1,014,200.33 = 412,657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,972.85/1,014,200.33 = 412,657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,972.85x = 1,014,200.33 × 412,657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,972.85x = 418,517,522,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,517,522,743.74/734,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,432.63

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