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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,987.66, 1,094,293.66 and 430,403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,987.66, 1,094,293.66 and 430,403.73 is: 593,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,987.66 : 1,094,293.66 = 430,403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,987.66/1,094,293.66 = 430,403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,987.66x = 1,094,293.66 × 430,403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,987.66x = 470,988,072,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,988,072,979.35/792,987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,941.24

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