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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,418.86, 1,093,534.44 and 429,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,418.86, 1,093,534.44 and 429,842.88 is: 593,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,418.86 : 1,093,534.44 = 429,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,418.86/1,093,534.44 = 429,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,418.86x = 1,093,534.44 × 429,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,418.86x = 470,047,993,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,047,993,068.79/792,418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,181.23

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