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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,527.71, 1,092,309.17 and 428,951.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,527.71, 1,092,309.17 and 428,951.57 is: 591,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,527.71 : 1,092,309.17 = 428,951.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,527.71/1,092,309.17 = 428,951.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,527.71x = 1,092,309.17 × 428,951.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,527.71x = 468,547,727,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,547,727,935.35/791,527.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,953.67

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