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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,106.56, 1,091,732.30 and 428,530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,106.56, 1,091,732.30 and 428,530.42 is: 591,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,106.56 : 1,091,732.30 = 428,530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,106.56/1,091,732.30 = 428,530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,106.56x = 1,091,732.30 × 428,530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,106.56x = 467,840,501,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,840,501,046.57/791,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,374.82

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