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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,998.17, 1,094,338.58 and 430,422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,998.17, 1,094,338.58 and 430,422.11 is: 593,983.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,998.17 : 1,094,338.58 = 430,422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,998.17/1,094,338.58 = 430,422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,998.17x = 1,094,338.58 × 430,422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,998.17x = 471,027,513,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,027,513,034.20/792,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,983.10

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