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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,253.72, 1,093,306.98 and 429,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,253.72, 1,093,306.98 and 429,676.12 is: 592,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,253.72 : 1,093,306.98 = 429,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,253.72/1,093,306.98 = 429,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,253.72x = 1,093,306.98 × 429,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,253.72x = 469,767,901,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,767,901,135.32/792,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,951.34

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