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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,002.75, 1,094,344.89 and 430,426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,002.75, 1,094,344.89 and 430,426.68 is: 593,989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,002.75 : 1,094,344.89 = 430,426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,002.75/1,094,344.89 = 430,426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,002.75x = 1,094,344.89 × 430,426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,002.75x = 471,035,237,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,035,237,777.67/793,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,989.41

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