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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,846.56, 1,094,129 and 430,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,846.56, 1,094,129 and 430,270.48 is: 593,773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,846.56 : 1,094,129 = 430,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,846.56/1,094,129 = 430,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,846.56x = 1,094,129 × 430,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,846.56x = 470,771,410,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,771,410,011.92/792,846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,773.67

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