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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,727.90, 1,092,555.23 and 429,143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,727.90, 1,092,555.23 and 429,143.97 is: 592,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,727.90 : 1,092,555.23 = 429,143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,727.90/1,092,555.23 = 429,143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,727.90x = 1,092,555.23 × 429,143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,727.90x = 468,863,492,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,863,492,608.30/791,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,202.82

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