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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,323.94, 1,014,589.63 and 429,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,323.94, 1,014,589.63 and 429,261.42 is: 592,288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,323.94 : 1,014,589.63 = 429,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,323.94/1,014,589.63 = 429,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,323.94x = 1,014,589.63 × 429,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,323.94x = 435,524,181,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,524,181,071.76/735,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,288.86

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