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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,173.52, 1,014,759.48 and 429,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,173.52, 1,014,759.48 and 429,332.40 is: 592,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,173.52 : 1,014,759.48 = 429,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,173.52/1,014,759.48 = 429,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,173.52x = 1,014,759.48 × 429,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,173.52x = 435,669,122,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,669,122,971.15/735,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,607.20

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