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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,223.34, 1,091,888.67 and 428,649.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,223.34, 1,091,888.67 and 428,649.73 is: 591,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,223.34 : 1,091,888.67 = 428,649.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,223.34/1,091,888.67 = 428,649.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,223.34x = 1,091,888.67 × 428,649.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,223.34x = 468,037,783,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,037,783,585.56/791,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,536.88

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