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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,427.71, 1,014,007.26 and 531,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,427.71, 1,014,007.26 and 531,152.19 is: 732,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,427.71 : 1,014,007.26 = 531,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,427.71/1,014,007.26 = 531,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,427.71x = 1,014,007.26 × 531,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,427.71x = 538,592,176,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,592,176,824.90/735,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,352.30

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