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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,980.27, 1,092,927.53 and 429,403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,980.27, 1,092,927.53 and 429,403.01 is: 592,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,980.27 : 1,092,927.53 = 429,403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,980.27/1,092,927.53 = 429,403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,980.27x = 1,092,927.53 × 429,403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,980.27x = 469,306,366,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,306,366,702.74/791,980.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,573.31

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