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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,718.23, 1,092,573.50 and 429,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,718.23, 1,092,573.50 and 429,143.54 is: 592,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,718.23 : 1,092,573.50 = 429,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,718.23/1,092,573.50 = 429,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,718.23x = 1,092,573.50 × 429,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,718.23x = 468,870,851,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,870,851,891.61/791,718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,219.34

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