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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,076.32, 1,014,373.89 and 429,169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,076.32, 1,014,373.89 and 429,169.65 is: 592,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,076.32 : 1,014,373.89 = 429,169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,076.32/1,014,373.89 = 429,169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,076.32x = 1,014,373.89 × 429,169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,076.32x = 435,338,487,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,338,487,340.44/735,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,235.77

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