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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,235.92, 1,093,286.16 and 429,659.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,235.92, 1,093,286.16 and 429,659.64 is: 592,930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,235.92 : 1,093,286.16 = 429,659.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,235.92/1,093,286.16 = 429,659.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,235.92x = 1,093,286.16 × 429,659.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,235.92x = 469,740,937,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,740,937,922.58/792,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,930.62

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