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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,422.18, 1,014,590.78 and 425,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,422.18, 1,014,590.78 and 425,267.45 is: 586,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,422.18 : 1,014,590.78 = 425,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,422.18/1,014,590.78 = 425,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,422.18x = 1,014,590.78 × 425,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,422.18x = 431,472,435,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,472,435,576.52/735,422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,700.33

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