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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,576.21, 1,092,372.38 and 429,008.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,576.21, 1,092,372.38 and 429,008.87 is: 592,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,576.21 : 1,092,372.38 = 429,008.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,576.21/1,092,372.38 = 429,008.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,576.21x = 1,092,372.38 × 429,008.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,576.21x = 468,637,442,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,637,442,557.68/791,576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,030.73

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