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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,332.76, 1,014,601.78 and 429,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,332.76, 1,014,601.78 and 429,270.24 is: 592,301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,332.76 : 1,014,601.78 = 429,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,332.76/1,014,601.78 = 429,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,332.76x = 1,014,601.78 × 429,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,332.76x = 435,538,349,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,538,349,605.03/735,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,301.03

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