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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,861.68, 1,092,777.24 and 429,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,861.68, 1,092,777.24 and 429,286.24 is: 592,419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,861.68 : 1,092,777.24 = 429,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,861.68/1,092,777.24 = 429,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,861.68x = 1,092,777.24 × 429,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,861.68x = 469,114,232,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,114,232,517.18/791,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,419.41

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