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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,949.96, 1,094,271.96 and 430,373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,949.96, 1,094,271.96 and 430,373.77 is: 593,916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,949.96 : 1,094,271.96 = 430,373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,949.96/1,094,271.96 = 430,373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,949.96x = 1,094,271.96 × 430,373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,949.96x = 470,945,948,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,945,948,830.49/792,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,916.35

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