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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,268.23, 1,091,948.69 and 428,701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,268.23, 1,091,948.69 and 428,701.10 is: 591,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,268.23 : 1,091,948.69 = 428,701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,268.23/1,091,948.69 = 428,701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,268.23x = 1,091,948.69 × 428,701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,268.23x = 468,119,596,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,119,596,943.31/791,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,606.72

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