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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,217.36, 1,091,857.23 and 464,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,217.36, 1,091,857.23 and 464,524.92 is: 641,031.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,217.36 : 1,091,857.23 = 464,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,217.36/1,091,857.23 = 464,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,217.36x = 1,091,857.23 × 464,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,217.36x = 507,194,892,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,194,892,417.17/791,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,031.05

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