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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,764.52, 1,094,009.48 and 430,179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,764.52, 1,094,009.48 and 430,179.15 is: 593,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,764.52 : 1,094,009.48 = 430,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,764.52/1,094,009.48 = 430,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,764.52x = 1,094,009.48 × 430,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,764.52x = 470,620,066,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,620,066,047.45/792,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,644.21

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