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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,575.97, 1,092,372.04 and 429,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,575.97, 1,092,372.04 and 429,008.63 is: 592,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,575.97 : 1,092,372.04 = 429,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,575.97/1,092,372.04 = 429,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,575.97x = 1,092,372.04 × 429,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,575.97x = 468,637,024,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,637,024,723.80/791,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,030.39

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