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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,145.28, 1,093,160.75 and 429,569.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,145.28, 1,093,160.75 and 429,569.03 is: 592,805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,145.28 : 1,093,160.75 = 429,569.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,145.28/1,093,160.75 = 429,569.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,145.28x = 1,093,160.75 × 429,569.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,145.28x = 469,588,003,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,588,003,596.63/792,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,805.40

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