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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,467.86, 1,092,226.56 and 428,888.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,467.86, 1,092,226.56 and 428,888.55 is: 591,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,467.86 : 1,092,226.56 = 428,888.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,467.86/1,092,226.56 = 428,888.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,467.86x = 1,092,226.56 × 428,888.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,467.86x = 468,443,465,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,443,465,589.89/791,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,866.69

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