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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,461.10, 1,092,217.24 and 428,881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,461.10, 1,092,217.24 and 428,881.79 is: 591,857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,461.10 : 1,092,217.24 = 428,881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,461.10/1,092,217.24 = 428,881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,461.10x = 1,092,217.24 × 428,881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,461.10x = 468,432,078,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,432,078,426.77/791,461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,857.36

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