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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,701.60, 1,091,169.90 and 428,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,701.60, 1,091,169.90 and 428,129.76 is: 590,819.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,701.60 : 1,091,169.90 = 428,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,701.60/1,091,169.90 = 428,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,701.60x = 1,091,169.90 × 428,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,701.60x = 467,162,307,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,162,307,406.22/790,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,819.98

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