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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,838.61, 1,094,125.31 and 430,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,838.61, 1,094,125.31 and 430,265.60 is: 593,770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,838.61 : 1,094,125.31 = 430,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,838.61/1,094,125.31 = 430,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,838.61x = 1,094,125.31 × 430,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,838.61x = 470,764,480,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,764,480,831.01/792,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,770.88

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