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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,253.85, 1,093,307.15 and 429,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,253.85, 1,093,307.15 and 429,676.25 is: 592,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,253.85 : 1,093,307.15 = 429,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,253.85/1,093,307.15 = 429,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,253.85x = 1,093,307.15 × 429,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,253.85x = 469,768,111,917.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,768,111,917.84/792,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,951.51

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