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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,173.67, 1,093,200.20 and 429,597.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,173.67, 1,093,200.20 and 429,597.42 is: 592,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,173.67 : 1,093,200.20 = 429,597.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,173.67/1,093,200.20 = 429,597.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,173.67x = 1,093,200.20 × 429,597.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,173.67x = 469,635,985,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,635,985,463.48/792,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,844.73

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