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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,950.96, 1,094,273.34 and 430,374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,950.96, 1,094,273.34 and 430,374.78 is: 593,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,950.96 : 1,094,273.34 = 430,374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,950.96/1,094,273.34 = 430,374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,950.96x = 1,094,273.34 × 430,374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,950.96x = 470,947,647,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,947,647,962.37/792,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,917.75

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