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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,625.80, 1,091,050.42 and 428,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,625.80, 1,091,050.42 and 428,046.72 is: 590,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,625.80 : 1,091,050.42 = 428,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,625.80/1,091,050.42 = 428,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,625.80x = 1,091,050.42 × 428,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,625.80x = 467,020,553,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,020,553,635.62/790,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,697.34

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