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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,237.06, 1,093,256.64 and 429,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,237.06, 1,093,256.64 and 429,654.24 is: 592,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,237.06 : 1,093,256.64 = 429,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,237.06/1,093,256.64 = 429,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,237.06x = 1,093,256.64 × 429,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,237.06x = 469,722,350,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,722,350,784.15/792,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,906.31

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