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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,568.33, 1,092,368.18 and 428,992.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,568.33, 1,092,368.18 and 428,992.17 is: 592,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,568.33 : 1,092,368.18 = 428,992.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,568.33/1,092,368.18 = 428,992.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,568.33x = 1,092,368.18 × 428,992.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,568.33x = 468,617,395,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,617,395,977.15/791,568.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,011.30

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