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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,325.36, 1,014,591.58 and 429,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,325.36, 1,014,591.58 and 429,262.83 is: 592,290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,325.36 : 1,014,591.58 = 429,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,325.36/1,014,591.58 = 429,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,325.36x = 1,014,591.58 × 429,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,325.36x = 435,526,451,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,526,451,851.81/735,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,290.81

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