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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,120.20, 1,093,123.72 and 429,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,120.20, 1,093,123.72 and 429,542.96 is: 592,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,120.20 : 1,093,123.72 = 429,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,120.20/1,093,123.72 = 429,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,120.20x = 1,093,123.72 × 429,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,120.20x = 469,543,598,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,543,598,335.01/792,120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,768.12

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