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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,427.72, 1,014,007.26 and 531,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,427.72, 1,014,007.26 and 531,152.20 is: 732,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,427.72 : 1,014,007.26 = 531,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,427.72/1,014,007.26 = 531,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,427.72x = 1,014,007.26 × 531,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,427.72x = 538,592,186,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,592,186,964.97/735,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,352.31

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