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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,337.92, 1,093,416.48 and 429,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,337.92, 1,093,416.48 and 429,756 is: 593,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,337.92 : 1,093,416.48 = 429,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,337.92/1,093,416.48 = 429,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,337.92x = 1,093,416.48 × 429,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,337.92x = 469,902,292,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,902,292,778.88/792,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,057.94

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