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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,741.90, 1,092,604.62 and 429,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,741.90, 1,092,604.62 and 429,165.68 is: 592,249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,741.90 : 1,092,604.62 = 429,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,741.90/1,092,604.62 = 429,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,741.90x = 1,092,604.62 × 429,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,741.90x = 468,908,404,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,908,404,713.44/791,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,249.07

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