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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,886.36, 1,094,164.32 and 430,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,886.36, 1,094,164.32 and 430,294.72 is: 593,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,886.36 : 1,094,164.32 = 430,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,886.36/1,094,164.32 = 430,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,886.36x = 1,094,164.32 × 430,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,886.36x = 470,813,129,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,813,129,708.39/792,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,796.48

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