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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,121.32, 1,014,463.58 and 412,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,121.32, 1,014,463.58 and 412,845 is: 569,723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,121.32 : 1,014,463.58 = 412,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,121.32/1,014,463.58 = 412,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,121.32x = 1,014,463.58 × 412,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,121.32x = 418,816,216,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,816,216,685.10/735,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,723.94

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