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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,556.83, 1,093,730.52 and 429,980.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,556.83, 1,093,730.52 and 429,980.67 is: 593,374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,556.83 : 1,093,730.52 = 429,980.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,556.83/1,093,730.52 = 429,980.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,556.83x = 1,093,730.52 × 429,980.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,556.83x = 470,282,981,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,282,981,789.05/792,556.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,374.46

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