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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,149.40, 1,093,166.46 and 429,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,149.40, 1,093,166.46 and 429,573.18 is: 592,811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,149.40 : 1,093,166.46 = 429,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,149.40/1,093,166.46 = 429,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,149.40x = 1,093,166.46 × 429,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,149.40x = 469,594,992,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,594,992,491.54/792,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,811.14

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