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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,842.43, 1,094,130.57 and 430,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,842.43, 1,094,130.57 and 430,269.42 is: 593,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,842.43 : 1,094,130.57 = 430,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,842.43/1,094,130.57 = 430,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,842.43x = 1,094,130.57 × 430,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,842.43x = 470,770,925,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,770,925,758.17/792,842.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,776.15

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