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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,014.42, 1,091,599.42 and 428,438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,014.42, 1,091,599.42 and 428,438.17 is: 591,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,014.42 : 1,091,599.42 = 428,438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,014.42/1,091,599.42 = 428,438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,014.42x = 1,091,599.42 × 428,438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,014.42x = 467,682,850,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,682,850,277.67/791,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,244.41

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