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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,023, 1,094,354.42 and 430,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,023, 1,094,354.42 and 430,447.56 is: 594,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,023 : 1,094,354.42 = 430,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,023/1,094,354.42 = 430,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,023x = 1,094,354.42 × 430,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,023x = 471,062,189,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,062,189,864.22/793,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,008.23

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