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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,782.53, 1,094,042.87 and 430,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,782.53, 1,094,042.87 and 430,206.46 is: 593,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,782.53 : 1,094,042.87 = 430,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,782.53/1,094,042.87 = 430,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,782.53x = 1,094,042.87 × 430,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,782.53x = 470,664,305,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,664,305,304.80/792,782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,686.53

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