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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,959.85, 1,015,475.73 and 429,977.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,959.85, 1,015,475.73 and 429,977.15 is: 593,281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,959.85 : 1,015,475.73 = 429,977.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,959.85/1,015,475.73 = 429,977.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,959.85x = 1,015,475.73 × 429,977.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,959.85x = 436,631,355,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,631,355,202.19/735,959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,281.49

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