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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,332.26, 1,014,601.10 and 429,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,332.26, 1,014,601.10 and 429,269.74 is: 592,300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,332.26 : 1,014,601.10 = 429,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,332.26/1,014,601.10 = 429,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,332.26x = 1,014,601.10 × 429,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,332.26x = 435,537,550,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,537,550,400.71/735,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,300.34

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