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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,061.48, 1,091,664.88 and 428,485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,061.48, 1,091,664.88 and 428,485.46 is: 591,309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,061.48 : 1,091,664.88 = 428,485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,061.48/1,091,664.88 = 428,485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,061.48x = 1,091,664.88 × 428,485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,061.48x = 467,762,528,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,762,528,272.65/791,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,309.96

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