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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,764.26, 1,094,009.12 and 430,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,764.26, 1,094,009.12 and 430,178.90 is: 593,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,764.26 : 1,094,009.12 = 430,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,764.26/1,094,009.12 = 430,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,764.26x = 1,094,009.12 × 430,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,764.26x = 470,619,639,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,619,639,831.57/792,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,643.87

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