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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,139.56, 1,093,152.88 and 429,563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,139.56, 1,093,152.88 and 429,563.32 is: 592,797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,139.56 : 1,093,152.88 = 429,563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,139.56/1,093,152.88 = 429,563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,139.56x = 1,093,152.88 × 429,563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,139.56x = 469,578,378,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,578,378,204.43/792,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,797.54

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