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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,639.12, 1,091,068.75 and 428,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,639.12, 1,091,068.75 and 428,060.04 is: 590,715.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,639.12 : 1,091,068.75 = 428,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,639.12/1,091,068.75 = 428,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,639.12x = 1,091,068.75 × 428,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,639.12x = 467,042,932,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,042,932,767.75/790,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,715.69

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