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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,328.25, 1,014,595.58 and 429,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,328.25, 1,014,595.58 and 429,265.74 is: 592,294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,328.25 : 1,014,595.58 = 429,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,328.25/1,014,595.58 = 429,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,328.25x = 1,014,595.58 × 429,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,328.25x = 435,531,123,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,531,123,522.59/735,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,294.83

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