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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,250, 1,094,678.92 and 430,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,250, 1,094,678.92 and 430,666.66 is: 594,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,250 : 1,094,678.92 = 430,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,250/1,094,678.92 = 430,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,250x = 1,094,678.92 × 430,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,250x = 471,441,714,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,441,714,248.81/793,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,316.69

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