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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,221.39, 1,014,609.56 and 412,931.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,221.39, 1,014,609.56 and 412,931.51 is: 569,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,221.39 : 1,014,609.56 = 412,931.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,221.39/1,014,609.56 = 412,931.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,221.39x = 1,014,609.56 × 412,931.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,221.39x = 418,964,259,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,964,259,912.77/735,221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,847.76

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