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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,848.56, 1,094,131.76 and 430,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,848.56, 1,094,131.76 and 430,272.48 is: 593,776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,848.56 : 1,094,131.76 = 430,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,848.56/1,094,131.76 = 430,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,848.56x = 1,094,131.76 × 430,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,848.56x = 470,774,785,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,774,785,821.97/792,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,776.43

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