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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,329.10, 1,014,596.73 and 429,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,329.10, 1,014,596.73 and 429,266.58 is: 592,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,329.10 : 1,014,596.73 = 429,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,329.10/1,014,596.73 = 429,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,329.10x = 1,014,596.73 × 429,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,329.10x = 435,532,468,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,532,468,366.28/735,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,295.98

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