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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,140.42, 1,093,154.08 and 429,564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,140.42, 1,093,154.08 and 429,564.19 is: 592,798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,140.42 : 1,093,154.08 = 429,564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,140.42/1,093,154.08 = 429,564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,140.42x = 1,093,154.08 × 429,564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,140.42x = 469,579,842,894.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,579,842,894.20/792,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,798.74

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