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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,147.03, 1,093,163.16 and 429,570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,147.03, 1,093,163.16 and 429,570.78 is: 592,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,147.03 : 1,093,163.16 = 429,570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,147.03/1,093,163.16 = 429,570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,147.03x = 1,093,163.16 × 429,570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,147.03x = 469,590,951,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,590,951,308.47/792,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,807.82

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