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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,222.91, 1,091,888.07 and 428,649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,222.91, 1,091,888.07 and 428,649.30 is: 591,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,222.91 : 1,091,888.07 = 428,649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,222.91/1,091,888.07 = 428,649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,222.91x = 1,091,888.07 × 428,649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,222.91x = 468,037,056,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,037,056,883.85/791,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,536.28

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