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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,883.59, 1,094,179.89 and 430,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,883.59, 1,094,179.89 and 430,307.34 is: 593,824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,883.59 : 1,094,179.89 = 430,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,883.59/1,094,179.89 = 430,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,883.59x = 1,094,179.89 × 430,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,883.59x = 470,833,637,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,833,637,947.39/792,883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,824.42

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