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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,214.88, 1,094,636.53 and 430,638.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,214.88, 1,094,636.53 and 430,638.73 is: 594,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,214.88 : 1,094,636.53 = 430,638.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,214.88/1,094,636.53 = 430,638.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,214.88x = 1,094,636.53 × 430,638.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,214.88x = 471,392,882,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,392,882,892.51/793,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,281.45

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