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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,578.47, 1,092,375.48 and 429,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,578.47, 1,092,375.48 and 429,011.13 is: 592,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,578.47 : 1,092,375.48 = 429,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,578.47/1,092,375.48 = 429,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,578.47x = 1,092,375.48 × 429,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,578.47x = 468,641,239,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,641,239,059.09/791,578.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,033.84

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