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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,152.48, 1,093,170.68 and 429,576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,152.48, 1,093,170.68 and 429,576.23 is: 592,815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,152.48 : 1,093,170.68 = 429,576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,152.48/1,093,170.68 = 429,576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,152.48x = 1,093,170.68 × 429,576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,152.48x = 469,600,139,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,600,139,460.94/792,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,815.34

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