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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,765.88, 1,092,632.94 and 429,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,765.88, 1,092,632.94 and 429,188.28 is: 592,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,765.88 : 1,092,632.94 = 429,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,765.88/1,092,632.94 = 429,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,765.88x = 1,092,632.94 × 429,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,765.88x = 468,945,252,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,945,252,189.94/791,765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,277.67

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