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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,338.48, 1,014,609.66 and 429,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,338.48, 1,014,609.66 and 429,275.96 is: 592,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,338.48 : 1,014,609.66 = 429,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,338.48/1,014,609.66 = 429,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,338.48x = 1,014,609.66 × 429,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,338.48x = 435,547,535,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,547,535,821.77/735,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,308.91

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