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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,649.60, 1,091,096.88 and 428,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,649.60, 1,091,096.88 and 428,073.60 is: 590,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,649.60 : 1,091,096.88 = 428,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,649.60/1,091,096.88 = 428,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,649.60x = 1,091,096.88 × 428,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,649.60x = 467,069,769,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,069,769,370.37/790,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,741.80

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