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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,987.74, 1,094,324.33 and 430,411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,987.74, 1,094,324.33 and 430,411.75 is: 593,968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,987.74 : 1,094,324.33 = 430,411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,987.74/1,094,324.33 = 430,411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,987.74x = 1,094,324.33 × 430,411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,987.74x = 471,010,049,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,010,049,942.88/792,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,968.89

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