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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,985.67, 1,094,290.91 and 430,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,985.67, 1,094,290.91 and 430,401.74 is: 593,938.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,985.67 : 1,094,290.91 = 430,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,985.67/1,094,290.91 = 430,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,985.67x = 1,094,290.91 × 430,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,985.67x = 470,984,704,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,984,704,106.72/792,985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,938.48

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