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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,249.49, 1,091,924.55 and 428,675.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,249.49, 1,091,924.55 and 428,675.85 is: 591,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,249.49 : 1,091,924.55 = 428,675.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,249.49/1,091,924.55 = 428,675.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,249.49x = 1,091,924.55 × 428,675.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,249.49x = 468,081,684,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,081,684,607.12/791,249.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,572.81

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