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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,426.46, 1,014,596.67 and 425,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,426.46, 1,014,596.67 and 425,271.73 is: 586,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,426.46 : 1,014,596.67 = 425,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,426.46/1,014,596.67 = 425,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,426.46x = 1,014,596.67 × 425,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,426.46x = 431,479,281,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,479,281,103.14/735,426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,706.22

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