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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,353.42, 1,093,439.69 and 429,769.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,353.42, 1,093,439.69 and 429,769.49 is: 593,077.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,353.42 : 1,093,439.69 = 429,769.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,353.42/1,093,439.69 = 429,769.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,353.42x = 1,093,439.69 × 429,769.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,353.42x = 469,927,018,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,927,018,501.81/792,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,077.54

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