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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,652.58, 1,091,099.10 and 428,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,652.58, 1,091,099.10 and 428,076.38 is: 590,744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,652.58 : 1,091,099.10 = 428,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,652.58/1,091,099.10 = 428,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,652.58x = 1,091,099.10 × 428,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,652.58x = 467,073,747,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,073,747,493.76/790,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,744.61

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