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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,761.58, 1,094,005.42 and 430,176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,761.58, 1,094,005.42 and 430,176.21 is: 593,640.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,761.58 : 1,094,005.42 = 430,176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,761.58/1,094,005.42 = 430,176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,761.58x = 1,094,005.42 × 430,176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,761.58x = 470,615,105,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,615,105,295.06/792,761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,640.15

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