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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,120.32, 1,014,462.20 and 412,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,120.32, 1,014,462.20 and 412,844 is: 569,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,120.32 : 1,014,462.20 = 412,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,120.32/1,014,462.20 = 412,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,120.32x = 1,014,462.20 × 412,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,120.32x = 418,814,632,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,814,632,496.80/735,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,722.56

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