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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,152.59, 1,091,793.92 and 428,576.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,152.59, 1,091,793.92 and 428,576.45 is: 591,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,152.59 : 1,091,793.92 = 428,576.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,152.59/1,091,793.92 = 428,576.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,152.59x = 1,091,793.92 × 428,576.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,152.59x = 467,917,163,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,917,163,194.21/791,152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,437.31

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