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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,301.72, 1,093,374.66 and 429,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,301.72, 1,093,374.66 and 429,723.70 is: 593,017.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,301.72 : 1,093,374.66 = 429,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,301.72/1,093,374.66 = 429,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,301.72x = 1,093,374.66 × 429,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,301.72x = 469,849,004,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,849,004,381.44/792,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,017.78

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