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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,989.86, 1,094,326.99 and 430,413.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,989.86, 1,094,326.99 and 430,413.85 is: 593,971.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,989.86 : 1,094,326.99 = 430,413.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,989.86/1,094,326.99 = 430,413.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,989.86x = 1,094,326.99 × 430,413.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,989.86x = 471,013,492,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,013,492,924.81/792,989.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,971.65

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