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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,250.47, 1,093,302.50 and 429,672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,250.47, 1,093,302.50 and 429,672.87 is: 592,946.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,250.47 : 1,093,302.50 = 429,672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,250.47/1,093,302.50 = 429,672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,250.47x = 1,093,302.50 × 429,672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,250.47x = 469,762,420,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,762,420,804.81/792,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,946.85

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