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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,983.51, 1,094,318.37 and 430,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,983.51, 1,094,318.37 and 430,407.46 is: 593,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,983.51 : 1,094,318.37 = 430,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,983.51/1,094,318.37 = 430,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,983.51x = 1,094,318.37 × 430,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,983.51x = 471,002,787,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,002,787,911.00/792,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,962.90

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