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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,415.65, 1,092,151.82 and 428,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,415.65, 1,092,151.82 and 428,849.32 is: 591,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,415.65 : 1,092,151.82 = 428,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,415.65/1,092,151.82 = 428,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,415.65x = 1,092,151.82 × 428,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,415.65x = 468,368,565,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,368,565,343.76/791,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,811.10

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