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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,451.76, 1,094,971.34 and 430,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,451.76, 1,094,971.34 and 430,878.76 is: 594,616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,451.76 : 1,094,971.34 = 430,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,451.76/1,094,971.34 = 430,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,451.76x = 1,094,971.34 × 430,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,451.76x = 471,799,893,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,799,893,214.74/793,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,616.98

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