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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,581.48, 1,092,379.62 and 429,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,581.48, 1,092,379.62 and 429,014.14 is: 592,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,581.48 : 1,092,379.62 = 429,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,581.48/1,092,379.62 = 429,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,581.48x = 1,092,379.62 × 429,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,581.48x = 468,646,303,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,646,303,227.83/791,581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,037.98

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