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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,999.21, 1,094,340.02 and 430,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,999.21, 1,094,340.02 and 430,423.15 is: 593,984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,999.21 : 1,094,340.02 = 430,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,999.21/1,094,340.02 = 430,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,999.21x = 1,094,340.02 × 430,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,999.21x = 471,029,275,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,029,275,743.39/792,999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,984.55

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