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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,863.66, 1,092,772.14 and 429,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,863.66, 1,092,772.14 and 429,287.44 is: 592,416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,863.66 : 1,092,772.14 = 429,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,863.66/1,092,772.14 = 429,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,863.66x = 1,092,772.14 × 429,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,863.66x = 469,113,354,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,113,354,483.92/791,863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,416.82

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