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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,845.93, 1,091,361.92 and 428,261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,845.93, 1,091,361.92 and 428,261.49 is: 590,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,845.93 : 1,091,361.92 = 428,261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,845.93/1,091,361.92 = 428,261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,845.93x = 1,091,361.92 × 428,261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,845.93x = 467,388,279,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,388,279,847.15/790,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,997.89

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