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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,329.72, 1,093,431.92 and 572,748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,329.72, 1,093,431.92 and 572,748.90 is: 789,409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,329.72 : 1,093,431.92 = 572,748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,329.72/1,093,431.92 = 572,748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,329.72x = 1,093,431.92 × 572,748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,329.72x = 626,261,929,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,261,929,404.89/793,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,409.39

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