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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,555.83, 1,093,729.14 and 429,979.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,555.83, 1,093,729.14 and 429,979.67 is: 593,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,555.83 : 1,093,729.14 = 429,979.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,555.83/1,093,729.14 = 429,979.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,555.83x = 1,093,729.14 × 429,979.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,555.83x = 470,281,292,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,281,292,536.69/792,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,373.08

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