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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,335.76, 1,014,605.92 and 429,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,335.76, 1,014,605.92 and 429,273.24 is: 592,305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,335.76 : 1,014,605.92 = 429,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,335.76/1,014,605.92 = 429,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,335.76x = 1,014,605.92 × 429,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,335.76x = 435,543,170,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,543,170,601.58/735,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,305.17

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