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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,939.36, 1,094,257.38 and 430,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,939.36, 1,094,257.38 and 430,363.20 is: 593,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,939.36 : 1,094,257.38 = 430,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,939.36/1,094,257.38 = 430,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,939.36x = 1,094,257.38 × 430,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,939.36x = 470,928,107,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,928,107,680.42/792,939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,901.79

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