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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,417.52, 1,092,159.98 and 428,842.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,417.52, 1,092,159.98 and 428,842.05 is: 591,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,417.52 : 1,092,159.98 = 428,842.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,417.52/1,092,159.98 = 428,842.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,417.52x = 1,092,159.98 × 428,842.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,417.52x = 468,364,124,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,364,124,751.16/791,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,804.09

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