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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,331.76, 1,014,600.40 and 429,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,331.76, 1,014,600.40 and 429,269.24 is: 592,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,331.76 : 1,014,600.40 = 429,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,331.76/1,014,600.40 = 429,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,331.76x = 1,014,600.40 × 429,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,331.76x = 435,536,742,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,536,742,611.70/735,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,299.65

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