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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,557.96, 1,093,732.07 and 429,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,557.96, 1,093,732.07 and 429,981.80 is: 593,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,557.96 : 1,093,732.07 = 429,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,557.96/1,093,732.07 = 429,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,557.96x = 1,093,732.07 × 429,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,557.96x = 470,284,884,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,284,884,760.75/792,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,376.01

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