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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,980.08, 1,092,940.32 and 429,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,980.08, 1,092,940.32 and 429,403.02 is: 592,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,980.08 : 1,092,940.32 = 429,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,980.08/1,092,940.32 = 429,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,980.08x = 1,092,940.32 × 429,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,980.08x = 469,311,874,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,311,874,087.77/791,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,580.40

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