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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,142.77, 1,093,157.32 and 429,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,142.77, 1,093,157.32 and 429,566.54 is: 592,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,142.77 : 1,093,157.32 = 429,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,142.77/1,093,157.32 = 429,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,142.77x = 1,093,157.32 × 429,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,142.77x = 469,583,801,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,583,801,088.37/792,142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,801.98

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