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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,323.10, 1,014,588.47 and 429,260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,323.10, 1,014,588.47 and 429,260.57 is: 592,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,323.10 : 1,014,588.47 = 429,260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,323.10/1,014,588.47 = 429,260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,323.10x = 1,014,588.47 × 429,260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,323.10x = 435,522,822,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,522,822,635.88/735,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,287.69

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