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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,997.60, 1,014,234.48 and 412,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,997.60, 1,014,234.48 and 412,682.40 is: 569,466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,997.60 : 1,014,234.48 = 412,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,997.60/1,014,234.48 = 412,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,997.60x = 1,014,234.48 × 412,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,997.60x = 418,556,719,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,556,719,369.15/734,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,466.78

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