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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,583.40, 1,092,380.77 and 429,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,583.40, 1,092,380.77 and 429,003.40 is: 592,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,583.40 : 1,092,380.77 = 429,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,583.40/1,092,380.77 = 429,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,583.40x = 1,092,380.77 × 429,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,583.40x = 468,635,064,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,635,064,424.62/791,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,022.35

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