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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,423.72, 1,014,001.74 and 531,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,423.72, 1,014,001.74 and 531,148.20 is: 732,346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,423.72 : 1,014,001.74 = 531,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,423.72/1,014,001.74 = 531,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,423.72x = 1,014,001.74 × 531,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,423.72x = 538,585,198,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,585,198,997.87/735,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,346.79

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