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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,268.59, 1,014,674.72 and 412,978.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,268.59, 1,014,674.72 and 412,978.77 is: 569,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,268.59 : 1,014,674.72 = 412,978.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,268.59/1,014,674.72 = 412,978.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,268.59x = 1,014,674.72 × 412,978.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,268.59x = 419,039,115,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,039,115,750.80/735,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,912.98

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