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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,160.97, 1,093,182.42 and 429,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,160.97, 1,093,182.42 and 429,584.72 is: 592,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,160.97 : 1,093,182.42 = 429,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,160.97/1,093,182.42 = 429,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,160.97x = 1,093,182.42 × 429,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,160.97x = 469,614,463,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,614,463,804.62/792,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,827.07

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