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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,210.16, 1,093,242.58 and 429,642.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,210.16, 1,093,242.58 and 429,642.01 is: 592,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,210.16 : 1,093,242.58 = 429,642.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,210.16/1,093,242.58 = 429,642.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,210.16x = 1,093,242.58 × 429,642.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,210.16x = 469,702,939,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,702,939,488.79/792,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,901.94

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