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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,333.69, 1,014,603.06 and 429,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,333.69, 1,014,603.06 and 429,271.17 is: 592,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,333.69 : 1,014,603.06 = 429,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,333.69/1,014,603.06 = 429,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,333.69x = 1,014,603.06 × 429,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,333.69x = 435,539,842,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,539,842,651.78/735,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,302.31

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