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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,270.44, 1,014,666.90 and 412,985.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,270.44, 1,014,666.90 and 412,985.48 is: 569,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,270.44 : 1,014,666.90 = 412,985.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,270.44/1,014,666.90 = 412,985.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,270.44x = 1,014,666.90 × 412,985.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,270.44x = 419,042,696,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,042,696,736.61/735,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,916.42

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