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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,258.50, 1,093,313.52 and 429,680.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,258.50, 1,093,313.52 and 429,680.90 is: 592,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,258.50 : 1,093,313.52 = 429,680.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,258.50/1,093,313.52 = 429,680.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,258.50x = 1,093,313.52 × 429,680.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,258.50x = 469,775,937,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,775,937,255.77/792,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,957.90

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