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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,379.82, 1,093,454.60 and 429,791.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,379.82, 1,093,454.60 and 429,791.63 is: 593,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,379.82 : 1,093,454.60 = 429,791.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,379.82/1,093,454.60 = 429,791.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,379.82x = 1,093,454.60 × 429,791.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,379.82x = 469,957,627,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,957,627,248.77/792,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,096.41

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