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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,848.52, 1,094,138.97 and 430,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,848.52, 1,094,138.97 and 430,275.51 is: 593,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,848.52 : 1,094,138.97 = 430,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,848.52/1,094,138.97 = 430,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,848.52x = 1,094,138.97 × 430,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,848.52x = 470,781,203,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,781,203,327.63/792,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,784.55

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