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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,779.80, 1,091,276.70 and 428,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,779.80, 1,091,276.70 and 428,206.52 is: 590,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,779.80 : 1,091,276.70 = 428,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,779.80/1,091,276.70 = 428,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,779.80x = 1,091,276.70 × 428,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,779.80x = 467,291,798,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,291,798,064.08/790,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,925.31

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