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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,474.90, 1,092,239.22 and 428,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,474.90, 1,092,239.22 and 428,898.68 is: 591,882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,474.90 : 1,092,239.22 = 428,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,474.90/1,092,239.22 = 428,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,474.90x = 1,092,239.22 × 428,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,474.90x = 468,459,959,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,459,959,702.23/791,474.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,882.27

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