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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,758.14, 1,094,000.68 and 430,172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,758.14, 1,094,000.68 and 430,172.78 is: 593,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,758.14 : 1,094,000.68 = 430,172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,758.14/1,094,000.68 = 430,172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,758.14x = 1,094,000.68 × 430,172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,758.14x = 470,609,308,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,609,308,905.20/792,758.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,635.42

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