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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,558.96, 1,093,733.45 and 429,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,558.96, 1,093,733.45 and 429,982.80 is: 593,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,558.96 : 1,093,733.45 = 429,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,558.96/1,093,733.45 = 429,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,558.96x = 1,093,733.45 × 429,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,558.96x = 470,286,571,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,286,571,284.66/792,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,377.40

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