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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,329.01, 1,014,596.61 and 429,266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,329.01, 1,014,596.61 and 429,266.49 is: 592,295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,329.01 : 1,014,596.61 = 429,266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,329.01/1,014,596.61 = 429,266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,329.01x = 1,014,596.61 × 429,266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,329.01x = 435,532,325,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,532,325,540.60/735,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,295.86

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