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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,842.96, 1,094,124 and 430,266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,842.96, 1,094,124 and 430,266.87 is: 593,768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,842.96 : 1,094,124 = 430,266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,842.96/1,094,124 = 430,266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,842.96x = 1,094,124 × 430,266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,842.96x = 470,765,308,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,765,308,871.88/792,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,768.67

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