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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,157.47, 1,093,177.59 and 429,581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,157.47, 1,093,177.59 and 429,581.22 is: 592,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,157.47 : 1,093,177.59 = 429,581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,157.47/1,093,177.59 = 429,581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,157.47x = 1,093,177.59 × 429,581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,157.47x = 469,608,562,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,608,562,788.86/792,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,822.24

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