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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,533.99, 1,092,317.85 and 428,957.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,533.99, 1,092,317.85 and 428,957.85 is: 591,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,533.99 : 1,092,317.85 = 428,957.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,533.99/1,092,317.85 = 428,957.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,533.99x = 1,092,317.85 × 428,957.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,533.99x = 468,558,318,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,558,318,061.21/791,533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,962.35

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