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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,841.50, 1,091,361.85 and 428,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,841.50, 1,091,361.85 and 428,265.74 is: 591,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,841.50 : 1,091,361.85 = 428,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,841.50/1,091,361.85 = 428,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,841.50x = 1,091,361.85 × 428,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,841.50x = 467,392,891,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,392,891,955.76/790,841.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,007.04

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