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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,958.36, 1,015,473.66 and 429,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,958.36, 1,015,473.66 and 429,975.64 is: 593,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,958.36 : 1,015,473.66 = 429,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,958.36/1,015,473.66 = 429,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,958.36x = 1,015,473.66 × 429,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,958.36x = 436,628,938,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,628,938,937.19/735,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,279.41

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