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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,761.33, 1,094,005.08 and 430,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,761.33, 1,094,005.08 and 430,175.96 is: 593,639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,761.33 : 1,094,005.08 = 430,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,761.33/1,094,005.08 = 430,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,761.33x = 1,094,005.08 × 430,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,761.33x = 470,614,688,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,614,688,268.89/792,761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,639.82

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