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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,704.60, 1,091,167.71 and 428,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,704.60, 1,091,167.71 and 428,121 is: 590,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,704.60 : 1,091,167.71 = 428,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,704.60/1,091,167.71 = 428,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,704.60x = 1,091,167.71 × 428,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,704.60x = 467,151,811,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,151,811,172.91/790,704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,804.47

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