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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,201.72, 1,093,238.88 and 429,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,201.72, 1,093,238.88 and 429,625.46 is: 592,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,201.72 : 1,093,238.88 = 429,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,201.72/1,093,238.88 = 429,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,201.72x = 1,093,238.88 × 429,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,201.72x = 469,683,256,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,683,256,709.89/792,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,883.41

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