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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,968.38, 1,094,297.56 and 430,392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,968.38, 1,094,297.56 and 430,392.37 is: 593,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,968.38 : 1,094,297.56 = 430,392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,968.38/1,094,297.56 = 430,392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,968.38x = 1,094,297.56 × 430,392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,968.38x = 470,977,314,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,977,314,862.13/792,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,942.12

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