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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,949.99, 1,014,312.24 and 429,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,949.99, 1,014,312.24 and 429,101.55 is: 592,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,949.99 : 1,014,312.24 = 429,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,949.99/1,014,312.24 = 429,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,949.99x = 1,014,312.24 × 429,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,949.99x = 435,242,954,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,242,954,367.97/734,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,207.58

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