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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,148.71, 1,093,165.84 and 429,572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,148.71, 1,093,165.84 and 429,572.50 is: 592,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,148.71 : 1,093,165.84 = 429,572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,148.71/1,093,165.84 = 429,572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,148.71x = 1,093,165.84 × 429,572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,148.71x = 469,593,980,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,593,980,607.45/792,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,810.38

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