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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,862.66, 1,092,770.76 and 429,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,862.66, 1,092,770.76 and 429,286.44 is: 592,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,862.66 : 1,092,770.76 = 429,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,862.66/1,092,770.76 = 429,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,862.66x = 1,092,770.76 × 429,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,862.66x = 469,111,669,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,111,669,296.49/791,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,415.44

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