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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,565.83, 1,092,364.72 and 428,989.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,565.83, 1,092,364.72 and 428,989.67 is: 592,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,565.83 : 1,092,364.72 = 428,989.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,565.83/1,092,364.72 = 428,989.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,565.83x = 1,092,364.72 × 428,989.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,565.83x = 468,613,178,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,613,178,314.51/791,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,007.84

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