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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,215.68, 1,093,258.20 and 429,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,215.68, 1,093,258.20 and 429,639.52 is: 592,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,215.68 : 1,093,258.20 = 429,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,215.68/1,093,258.20 = 429,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,215.68x = 1,093,258.20 × 429,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,215.68x = 469,706,928,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,706,928,284.06/792,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,902.84

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