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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,527.46, 1,092,308.83 and 428,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,527.46, 1,092,308.83 and 428,951.32 is: 591,953.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,527.46 : 1,092,308.83 = 428,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,527.46/1,092,308.83 = 428,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,527.46x = 1,092,308.83 × 428,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,527.46x = 468,547,307,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,547,307,820.64/791,527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,953.32

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