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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,697.32, 1,091,162.80 and 428,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,697.32, 1,091,162.80 and 428,121.42 is: 590,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,697.32 : 1,091,162.80 = 428,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,697.32/1,091,162.80 = 428,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,697.32x = 1,091,162.80 × 428,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,697.32x = 467,150,167,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,150,167,387.18/790,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,807.83

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