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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,878.63, 1,094,173.07 and 430,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,878.63, 1,094,173.07 and 430,302.40 is: 593,817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,878.63 : 1,094,173.07 = 430,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,878.63/1,094,173.07 = 430,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,878.63x = 1,094,173.07 × 430,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,878.63x = 470,825,293,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,825,293,149.42/792,878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,817.61

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