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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,943.81, 1,091,496.20 and 428,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,943.81, 1,091,496.20 and 428,359.32 is: 591,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,943.81 : 1,091,496.20 = 428,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,943.81/1,091,496.20 = 428,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,943.81x = 1,091,496.20 × 428,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,943.81x = 467,552,567,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,552,567,872.79/790,943.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,132.47

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