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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,784.79, 1,094,045.97 and 430,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,784.79, 1,094,045.97 and 430,208.72 is: 593,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,784.79 : 1,094,045.97 = 430,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,784.79/1,094,045.97 = 430,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,784.79x = 1,094,045.97 × 430,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,784.79x = 470,668,110,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,668,110,904.63/792,784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,689.64

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