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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,245.60, 1,093,295.77 and 429,668.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,245.60, 1,093,295.77 and 429,668.00 is: 592,940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,245.60 : 1,093,295.77 = 429,668.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,245.60/1,093,295.77 = 429,668.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,245.60x = 1,093,295.77 × 429,668.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,245.60x = 469,754,200,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,754,200,363.71/792,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,940.12

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