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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,855.30, 1,094,141.08 and 430,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,855.30, 1,094,141.08 and 430,279.24 is: 593,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,855.30 : 1,094,141.08 = 430,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,855.30/1,094,141.08 = 430,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,855.30x = 1,094,141.08 × 430,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,855.30x = 470,786,192,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,786,192,355.18/792,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,785.77

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