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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,017.52, 1,094,334.83 and 430,433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,017.52, 1,094,334.83 and 430,433.65 is: 593,982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,017.52 : 1,094,334.83 = 430,433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,017.52/1,094,334.83 = 430,433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,017.52x = 1,094,334.83 × 430,433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,017.52x = 471,038,533,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,038,533,046.86/793,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,982.51

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