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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,998.99, 1,094,309.25 and 430,415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,998.99, 1,094,309.25 and 430,415.15 is: 593,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,998.99 : 1,094,309.25 = 430,415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,998.99/1,094,309.25 = 430,415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,998.99x = 1,094,309.25 × 430,415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,998.99x = 471,007,274,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,007,274,513.59/792,998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,956.97

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