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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,998.47, 1,094,308.55 and 430,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,998.47, 1,094,308.55 and 430,414.61 is: 593,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,998.47 : 1,094,308.55 = 430,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,998.47/1,094,308.55 = 430,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,998.47x = 1,094,308.55 × 430,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,998.47x = 471,006,387,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,006,387,767.92/792,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,956.24

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