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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,354.17, 1,093,440.71 and 429,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,354.17, 1,093,440.71 and 429,770.25 is: 593,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,354.17 : 1,093,440.71 = 429,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,354.17/1,093,440.71 = 429,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,354.17x = 1,093,440.71 × 429,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,354.17x = 469,928,288,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,928,288,371.30/792,354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,078.58

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