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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,999.99, 1,094,310.63 and 430,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,999.99, 1,094,310.63 and 430,416.15 is: 593,958.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,999.99 : 1,094,310.63 = 430,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,999.99/1,094,310.63 = 430,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,999.99x = 1,094,310.63 × 430,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,999.99x = 471,008,968,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,008,968,268.68/792,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,958.35

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