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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,141.64, 1,093,155.76 and 429,565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,141.64, 1,093,155.76 and 429,565.41 is: 592,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,141.64 : 1,093,155.76 = 429,565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,141.64/1,093,155.76 = 429,565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,141.64x = 1,093,155.76 × 429,565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,141.64x = 469,581,898,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,581,898,675.88/792,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,800.42

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