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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,984.78, 1,094,316.26 and 430,408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,984.78, 1,094,316.26 and 430,408.62 is: 593,962.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,984.78 : 1,094,316.26 = 430,408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,984.78/1,094,316.26 = 430,408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,984.78x = 1,094,316.26 × 430,408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,984.78x = 471,003,149,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,003,149,158.12/792,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,962.41

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