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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,851.52, 1,094,143.11 and 430,278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,851.52, 1,094,143.11 and 430,278.51 is: 593,788.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,851.52 : 1,094,143.11 = 430,278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,851.52/1,094,143.11 = 430,278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,851.52x = 1,094,143.11 × 430,278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,851.52x = 470,786,267,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,786,267,097.57/792,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,788.69

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