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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,172.67, 1,093,198.82 and 429,596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,172.67, 1,093,198.82 and 429,596.42 is: 592,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,172.67 : 1,093,198.82 = 429,596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,172.67/1,093,198.82 = 429,596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,172.67x = 1,093,198.82 × 429,596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,172.67x = 469,634,291,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,634,291,806.25/792,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,843.34

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