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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,902.50, 1,091,439.63 and 428,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,902.50, 1,091,439.63 and 428,317.94 is: 591,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,902.50 : 1,091,439.63 = 428,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,902.50/1,091,439.63 = 428,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,902.50x = 1,091,439.63 × 428,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,902.50x = 467,483,173,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,483,173,955.96/790,902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,075.61

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