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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,558.33, 1,093,732.59 and 429,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,558.33, 1,093,732.59 and 429,982.17 is: 593,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,558.33 : 1,093,732.59 = 429,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,558.33/1,093,732.59 = 429,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,558.33x = 1,093,732.59 × 429,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,558.33x = 470,285,512,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,285,512,447.92/792,558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,376.53

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