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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,291.44, 1,093,362.71 and 429,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,291.44, 1,093,362.71 and 429,715.19 is: 593,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,291.44 : 1,093,362.71 = 429,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,291.44/1,093,362.71 = 429,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,291.44x = 1,093,362.71 × 429,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,291.44x = 469,834,565,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,834,565,251.40/792,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,007.24

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