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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,735.64, 1,092,609.18 and 429,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,735.64, 1,092,609.18 and 429,171.54 is: 592,264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,735.64 : 1,092,609.18 = 429,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,735.64/1,092,609.18 = 429,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,735.64x = 1,092,609.18 × 429,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,735.64x = 468,916,764,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,916,764,398.74/791,735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,264.31

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