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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,224.41, 1,091,890.14 and 428,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,224.41, 1,091,890.14 and 428,650.80 is: 591,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,224.41 : 1,091,890.14 = 428,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,224.41/1,091,890.14 = 428,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,224.41x = 1,091,890.14 × 428,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,224.41x = 468,039,582,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,039,582,023.11/791,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,538.35

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