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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,639.87, 1,091,069.79 and 428,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,639.87, 1,091,069.79 and 428,060.79 is: 590,716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,639.87 : 1,091,069.79 = 428,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,639.87/1,091,069.79 = 428,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,639.87x = 1,091,069.79 × 428,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,639.87x = 467,044,190,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,044,190,797.19/790,639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,716.72

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