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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,262.99, 1,091,943.18 and 428,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,262.99, 1,091,943.18 and 428,689.35 is: 591,591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,262.99 : 1,091,943.18 = 428,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,262.99/1,091,943.18 = 428,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,262.99x = 1,091,943.18 × 428,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,262.99x = 468,104,412,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,104,412,071.13/791,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,591.44

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