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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,351.56, 1,092,063.63 and 428,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,351.56, 1,092,063.63 and 428,785.24 is: 591,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,351.56 : 1,092,063.63 = 428,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,351.56/1,092,063.63 = 428,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,351.56x = 1,092,063.63 × 428,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,351.56x = 468,260,765,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,260,765,684.82/791,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,722.81

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