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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,374.06, 1,093,469.82 and 429,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,374.06, 1,093,469.82 and 429,797 is: 593,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,374.06 : 1,093,469.82 = 429,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,374.06/1,093,469.82 = 429,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,374.06x = 1,093,469.82 × 429,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,374.06x = 469,970,048,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,970,048,226.54/792,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,116.40

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