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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,124.32, 1,014,467.72 and 412,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,124.32, 1,014,467.72 and 412,848 is: 569,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,124.32 : 1,014,467.72 = 412,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,124.32/1,014,467.72 = 412,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,124.32x = 1,014,467.72 × 412,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,124.32x = 418,820,969,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,820,969,266.56/735,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,728.08

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