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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,023.92, 1,091,610.32 and 428,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,023.92, 1,091,610.32 and 428,446.88 is: 591,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,023.92 : 1,091,610.32 = 428,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,023.92/1,091,610.32 = 428,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,023.92x = 1,091,610.32 × 428,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,023.92x = 467,697,035,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,697,035,779.80/791,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,255.24

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