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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,987.86, 1,094,324.23 and 430,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,987.86, 1,094,324.23 and 430,411.85 is: 593,968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,987.86 : 1,094,324.23 = 430,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,987.86/1,094,324.23 = 430,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,987.86x = 1,094,324.23 × 430,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,987.86x = 471,010,116,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,010,116,160.96/792,987.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,968.89

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