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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,079.65, 1,093,067.73 and 429,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,079.65, 1,093,067.73 and 429,502.40 is: 592,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,079.65 : 1,093,067.73 = 429,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,079.65/1,093,067.73 = 429,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,079.65x = 1,093,067.73 × 429,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,079.65x = 469,475,207,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,475,207,932.21/792,079.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,712.12

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