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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,998.35, 1,094,338.82 and 430,422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,998.35, 1,094,338.82 and 430,422.27 is: 593,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,998.35 : 1,094,338.82 = 430,422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,998.35/1,094,338.82 = 430,422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,998.35x = 1,094,338.82 × 430,422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,998.35x = 471,027,796,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,027,796,901.41/792,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,983.33

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