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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,879.50, 1,094,174.28 and 430,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,879.50, 1,094,174.28 and 430,303.28 is: 593,818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,879.50 : 1,094,174.28 = 430,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,879.50/1,094,174.28 = 430,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,879.50x = 1,094,174.28 × 430,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,879.50x = 470,826,773,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,826,773,953.25/792,879.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,818.83

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