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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,887.80, 1,094,185.92 and 430,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,887.80, 1,094,185.92 and 430,311.73 is: 593,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,887.80 : 1,094,185.92 = 430,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,887.80/1,094,185.92 = 430,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,887.80x = 1,094,185.92 × 430,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,887.80x = 470,841,036,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,841,036,176.84/792,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,830.60

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