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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,491.36, 1,093,634.40 and 429,915.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,491.36, 1,093,634.40 and 429,915.44 is: 593,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,491.36 : 1,093,634.40 = 429,915.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,491.36/1,093,634.40 = 429,915.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,491.36x = 1,093,634.40 × 429,915.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,491.36x = 470,170,314,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,170,314,275.14/792,491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,281.31

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