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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,222.41, 1,091,887.38 and 428,648.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,222.41, 1,091,887.38 and 428,648.79 is: 591,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,222.41 : 1,091,887.38 = 428,648.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,222.41/1,091,887.38 = 428,648.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,222.41x = 1,091,887.38 × 428,648.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,222.41x = 468,036,204,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,036,204,253.27/791,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,535.58

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