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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,638.12, 1,091,067.38 and 428,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,638.12, 1,091,067.38 and 428,059.04 is: 590,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,638.12 : 1,091,067.38 = 428,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,638.12/1,091,067.38 = 428,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,638.12x = 1,091,067.38 × 428,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,638.12x = 467,041,247,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,041,247,662.48/790,638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,714.31

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