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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,887.43, 1,091,429.94 and 428,311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,887.43, 1,091,429.94 and 428,311.45 is: 591,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,887.43 : 1,091,429.94 = 428,311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,887.43/1,091,429.94 = 428,311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,887.43x = 1,091,429.94 × 428,311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,887.43x = 467,471,940,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,471,940,174.81/790,887.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,072.66

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