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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,377.72, 1,093,473.50 and 429,796.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,377.72, 1,093,473.50 and 429,796.35 is: 593,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,377.72 : 1,093,473.50 = 429,796.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,377.72/1,093,473.50 = 429,796.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,377.72x = 1,093,473.50 × 429,796.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,377.72x = 469,970,921,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,970,921,256.94/792,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,114.76

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