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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,159.97, 1,093,181.04 and 429,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,159.97, 1,093,181.04 and 429,583.72 is: 592,825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,159.97 : 1,093,181.04 = 429,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,159.97/1,093,181.04 = 429,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,159.97x = 1,093,181.04 × 429,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,159.97x = 469,612,777,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,612,777,796.67/792,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,825.69

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