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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,257.22, 1,093,311.81 and 429,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,257.22, 1,093,311.81 and 429,679.62 is: 592,956.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,257.22 : 1,093,311.81 = 429,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,257.22/1,093,311.81 = 429,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,257.22x = 1,093,311.81 × 429,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,257.22x = 469,773,803,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,773,803,062.31/792,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,956.17

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