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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,324.94, 1,014,591.01 and 429,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,324.94, 1,014,591.01 and 429,262.42 is: 592,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,324.94 : 1,014,591.01 = 429,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,324.94/1,014,591.01 = 429,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,324.94x = 1,014,591.01 × 429,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,324.94x = 435,525,792,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,525,792,262.84/735,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,290.25

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