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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,426.72, 1,014,005.92 and 531,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,426.72, 1,014,005.92 and 531,151.20 is: 732,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,426.72 : 1,014,005.92 = 531,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,426.72/1,014,005.92 = 531,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,426.72x = 1,014,005.92 × 531,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,426.72x = 538,590,461,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,590,461,215.10/735,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,350.96

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