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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,149.32, 1,093,166.31 and 429,573.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,149.32, 1,093,166.31 and 429,573.07 is: 592,810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,149.32 : 1,093,166.31 = 429,573.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,149.32/1,093,166.31 = 429,573.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,149.32x = 1,093,166.31 × 429,573.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,149.32x = 469,594,810,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,594,810,784.63/792,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,810.97

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