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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,999.75, 1,094,340.75 and 430,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,999.75, 1,094,340.75 and 430,423.68 is: 593,985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,999.75 : 1,094,340.75 = 430,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,999.75/1,094,340.75 = 430,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,999.75x = 1,094,340.75 × 430,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,999.75x = 471,030,172,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,030,172,788.96/792,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,985.27

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