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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,265.22, 1,093,322.82 and 429,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,265.22, 1,093,322.82 and 429,687.62 is: 592,967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,265.22 : 1,093,322.82 = 429,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,265.22/1,093,322.82 = 429,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,265.22x = 1,093,322.82 × 429,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,265.22x = 469,787,280,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,787,280,417.49/792,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,967.19

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