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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,986.66, 1,094,292.29 and 430,402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,986.66, 1,094,292.29 and 430,402.73 is: 593,939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,986.66 : 1,094,292.29 = 430,402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,986.66/1,094,292.29 = 430,402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,986.66x = 1,094,292.29 × 430,402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,986.66x = 470,986,389,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,986,389,617.67/792,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,939.86

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