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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,998.85, 1,094,339.51 and 430,422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,998.85, 1,094,339.51 and 430,422.77 is: 593,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,998.85 : 1,094,339.51 = 430,422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,998.85/1,094,339.51 = 430,422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,998.85x = 1,094,339.51 × 430,422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,998.85x = 471,028,641,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,028,641,062.53/792,998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,984.02

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