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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,328.60, 1,014,596.04 and 429,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,328.60, 1,014,596.04 and 429,266.08 is: 592,295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,328.60 : 1,014,596.04 = 429,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,328.60/1,014,596.04 = 429,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,328.60x = 1,014,596.04 × 429,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,328.60x = 435,531,664,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,531,664,874.32/735,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,295.29

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