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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,538.73, 1,093,703.82 and 429,962.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,538.73, 1,093,703.82 and 429,962.49 is: 593,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,538.73 : 1,093,703.82 = 429,962.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,538.73/1,093,703.82 = 429,962.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,538.73x = 1,093,703.82 × 429,962.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,538.73x = 470,251,617,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,251,617,695.38/792,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,348.44

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