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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,131.20, 1,091,766.27 and 428,555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,131.20, 1,091,766.27 and 428,555.05 is: 591,408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,131.20 : 1,091,766.27 = 428,555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,131.20/1,091,766.27 = 428,555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,131.20x = 1,091,766.27 × 428,555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,131.20x = 467,881,942,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,881,942,969.33/791,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,408.79

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