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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,722.67, 1,091,197.96 and 428,146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,722.67, 1,091,197.96 and 428,146.73 is: 590,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,722.67 : 1,091,197.96 = 428,146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,722.67/1,091,197.96 = 428,146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,722.67x = 1,091,197.96 × 428,146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,722.67x = 467,192,831,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,192,831,830.31/790,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,842.85

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