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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,887.22, 1,091,418.91 and 428,302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,887.22, 1,091,418.91 and 428,302.78 is: 591,054.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,887.22 : 1,091,418.91 = 428,302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,887.22/1,091,418.91 = 428,302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,887.22x = 1,091,418.91 × 428,302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,887.22x = 467,457,749,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,457,749,498.27/790,887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,054.88

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