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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,199.71, 1,093,236.12 and 429,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,199.71, 1,093,236.12 and 429,623.46 is: 592,880.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,199.71 : 1,093,236.12 = 429,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,199.71/1,093,236.12 = 429,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,199.71x = 1,093,236.12 × 429,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,199.71x = 469,679,884,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,679,884,471.38/792,199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,880.66

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