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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,280.52, 1,091,967.33 and 428,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,280.52, 1,091,967.33 and 428,706.88 is: 591,615.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,280.52 : 1,091,967.33 = 428,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,280.52/1,091,967.33 = 428,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,280.52x = 1,091,967.33 × 428,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,280.52x = 468,133,907,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,133,907,106.23/791,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,615.61

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