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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,719.74, 1,092,575.57 and 429,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,719.74, 1,092,575.57 and 429,145.04 is: 592,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,719.74 : 1,092,575.57 = 429,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,719.74/1,092,575.57 = 429,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,719.74x = 1,092,575.57 × 429,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,719.74x = 468,873,379,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,873,379,082.07/791,719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,221.41

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