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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,026.43, 1,014,265.87 and 412,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,026.43, 1,014,265.87 and 412,662.63 is: 569,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,026.43 : 1,014,265.87 = 412,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,026.43/1,014,265.87 = 412,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,026.43x = 1,014,265.87 × 412,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,026.43x = 418,549,621,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,549,621,433.44/735,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,434.79

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