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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,996.73, 1,094,306.16 and 430,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,996.73, 1,094,306.16 and 430,412.80 is: 593,953.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,996.73 : 1,094,306.16 = 430,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,996.73/1,094,306.16 = 430,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,996.73x = 1,094,306.16 × 430,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,996.73x = 471,003,378,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,003,378,382.85/792,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,953.75

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