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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,252.72, 1,093,305.60 and 429,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,252.72, 1,093,305.60 and 429,675.12 is: 592,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,252.72 : 1,093,305.60 = 429,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,252.72/1,093,305.60 = 429,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,252.72x = 1,093,305.60 × 429,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,252.72x = 469,766,214,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,766,214,876.67/792,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,949.96

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