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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,654.61, 1,091,101.91 and 428,078.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,654.61, 1,091,101.91 and 428,078.41 is: 590,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,654.61 : 1,091,101.91 = 428,078.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,654.61/1,091,101.91 = 428,078.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,654.61x = 1,091,101.91 × 428,078.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,654.61x = 467,077,170,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,077,170,780.76/790,654.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,747.42

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