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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,271.88, 1,014,603.54 and 412,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,271.88, 1,014,603.54 and 412,908.68 is: 569,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,271.88 : 1,014,603.54 = 412,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,271.88/1,014,603.54 = 412,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,271.88x = 1,014,603.54 × 412,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,271.88x = 418,938,608,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,938,608,424.73/735,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,773.74

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