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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,762.88, 1,092,628.80 and 429,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,762.88, 1,092,628.80 and 429,185.28 is: 592,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,762.88 : 1,092,628.80 = 429,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,762.88/1,092,628.80 = 429,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,762.88x = 1,092,628.80 × 429,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,762.88x = 468,940,197,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,940,197,464.06/791,762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,273.53

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