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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,987.38, 1,094,293.24 and 430,403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,987.38, 1,094,293.24 and 430,403.47 is: 593,940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,987.38 : 1,094,293.24 = 430,403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,987.38/1,094,293.24 = 430,403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,987.38x = 1,094,293.24 × 430,403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,987.38x = 470,987,607,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,987,607,693.54/792,987.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,940.86

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