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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,623.24, 1,091,060.78 and 428,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,623.24, 1,091,060.78 and 428,047.36 is: 590,705.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,623.24 : 1,091,060.78 = 428,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,623.24/1,091,060.78 = 428,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,623.24x = 1,091,060.78 × 428,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,623.24x = 467,025,686,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,025,686,478.54/790,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,705.74

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