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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,421.76, 1,093,537.32 and 429,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,421.76, 1,093,537.32 and 429,846.32 is: 593,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,421.76 : 1,093,537.32 = 429,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,421.76/1,093,537.32 = 429,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,421.76x = 1,093,537.32 × 429,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,421.76x = 470,052,992,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,052,992,784.66/792,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,185.37

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