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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,718.42, 1,092,573.75 and 429,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,718.42, 1,092,573.75 and 429,143.72 is: 592,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,718.42 : 1,092,573.75 = 429,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,718.42/1,092,573.75 = 429,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,718.42x = 1,092,573.75 × 429,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,718.42x = 468,871,157,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,871,157,986.48/791,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,219.59

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