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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,988.86, 1,094,325.61 and 430,412.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,988.86, 1,094,325.61 and 430,412.85 is: 593,970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,988.86 : 1,094,325.61 = 430,412.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,988.86/1,094,325.61 = 430,412.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,988.86x = 1,094,325.61 × 430,412.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,988.86x = 471,011,804,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,011,804,628.09/792,988.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,970.27

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