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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,001.87, 1,094,343.69 and 430,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,001.87, 1,094,343.69 and 430,425.80 is: 593,988.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,001.87 : 1,094,343.69 = 430,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,001.87/1,094,343.69 = 430,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,001.87x = 1,094,343.69 × 430,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,001.87x = 471,033,759,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,033,759,364.97/793,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,988.21

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