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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,986.17, 1,094,291.60 and 430,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,986.17, 1,094,291.60 and 430,402.24 is: 593,939.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,986.17 : 1,094,291.60 = 430,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,986.17/1,094,291.60 = 430,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,986.17x = 1,094,291.60 × 430,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,986.17x = 470,985,548,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,985,548,229.72/792,986.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,939.17

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