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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,355.17, 1,093,442.09 and 429,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,355.17, 1,093,442.09 and 429,771.25 is: 593,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,355.17 : 1,093,442.09 = 429,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,355.17/1,093,442.09 = 429,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,355.17x = 1,093,442.09 × 429,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,355.17x = 469,929,973,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,929,973,821.91/792,355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,079.96

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