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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,688.35, 1,015,217.22 and 429,793.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,688.35, 1,015,217.22 and 429,793.05 is: 593,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,688.35 : 1,015,217.22 = 429,793.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,688.35/1,015,217.22 = 429,793.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,688.35x = 1,015,217.22 × 429,793.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,688.35x = 436,333,305,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,333,305,396.32/735,688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,095.30

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