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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,883.44, 1,094,179.71 and 430,307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,883.44, 1,094,179.71 and 430,307.21 is: 593,824.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,883.44 : 1,094,179.71 = 430,307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,883.44/1,094,179.71 = 430,307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,883.44x = 1,094,179.71 × 430,307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,883.44x = 470,833,418,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,833,418,248.71/792,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,824.26

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