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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,492.36, 1,093,635.78 and 429,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,492.36, 1,093,635.78 and 429,916.44 is: 593,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,492.36 : 1,093,635.78 = 429,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,492.36/1,093,635.78 = 429,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,492.36x = 1,093,635.78 × 429,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,492.36x = 470,172,001,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,172,001,194.22/792,492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,282.69

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