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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,018.64, 1,091,597.04 and 428,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,018.64, 1,091,597.04 and 428,433.48 is: 591,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,018.64 : 1,091,597.04 = 428,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,018.64/1,091,597.04 = 428,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,018.64x = 1,091,597.04 × 428,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,018.64x = 467,676,718,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,676,718,604.90/791,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,233.50

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