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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,727.86, 1,092,555.18 and 429,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,727.86, 1,092,555.18 and 429,143.94 is: 592,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,727.86 : 1,092,555.18 = 429,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,727.86/1,092,555.18 = 429,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,727.86x = 1,092,555.18 × 429,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,727.86x = 468,863,429,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,863,429,503.57/791,727.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,202.77

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