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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,024.30, 1,014,262.94 and 412,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,024.30, 1,014,262.94 and 412,660.50 is: 569,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,024.30 : 1,014,262.94 = 412,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,024.30/1,014,262.94 = 412,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,024.30x = 1,014,262.94 × 412,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,024.30x = 418,546,249,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,546,249,888.57/735,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,431.85

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