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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,897.05, 1,091,424.44 and 428,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,897.05, 1,091,424.44 and 428,317.97 is: 591,071.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,897.05 : 1,091,424.44 = 428,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,897.05/1,091,424.44 = 428,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,897.05x = 1,091,424.44 × 428,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,897.05x = 467,476,692,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,476,692,950.48/790,897.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,071.48

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