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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,912.35, 1,091,453.56 and 428,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,912.35, 1,091,453.56 and 428,327.91 is: 591,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,912.35 : 1,091,453.56 = 428,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,912.35/1,091,453.56 = 428,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,912.35x = 1,091,453.56 × 428,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,912.35x = 467,500,021,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,500,021,146.04/790,912.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,089.55

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