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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,425.46, 1,014,595.29 and 425,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,425.46, 1,014,595.29 and 425,270.73 is: 586,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,425.46 : 1,014,595.29 = 425,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,425.46/1,014,595.29 = 425,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,425.46x = 1,014,595.29 × 425,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,425.46x = 431,477,681,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,477,681,780.12/735,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,704.85

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