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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,997.48, 1,092,961.38 and 429,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,997.48, 1,092,961.38 and 429,418.14 is: 592,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,997.48 : 1,092,961.38 = 429,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,997.48/1,092,961.38 = 429,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,997.48x = 1,092,961.38 × 429,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,997.48x = 469,337,442,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,337,442,891.43/791,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,599.67

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