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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,974.58, 1,094,305.66 and 430,398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,974.58, 1,094,305.66 and 430,398.33 is: 593,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,974.58 : 1,094,305.66 = 430,398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,974.58/1,094,305.66 = 430,398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,974.58x = 1,094,305.66 × 430,398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,974.58x = 470,987,327,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,987,327,497.55/792,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,950.10

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