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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,016.30, 1,014,251.90 and 412,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,016.30, 1,014,251.90 and 412,652.50 is: 569,420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,016.30 : 1,014,251.90 = 412,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,016.30/1,014,251.90 = 412,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,016.30x = 1,014,251.90 × 412,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,016.30x = 418,533,582,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,533,582,164.75/735,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,420.82

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