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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,262.48, 1,093,317.24 and 429,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,262.48, 1,093,317.24 and 429,694.96 is: 592,976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,262.48 : 1,093,317.24 = 429,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,262.48/1,093,317.24 = 429,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,262.48x = 1,093,317.24 × 429,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,262.48x = 469,792,907,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,792,907,709.11/792,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,976.34

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