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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,951.92, 1,091,508.23 and 428,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,951.92, 1,091,508.23 and 428,367.50 is: 591,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,951.92 : 1,091,508.23 = 428,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,951.92/1,091,508.23 = 428,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,951.92x = 1,091,508.23 × 428,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,951.92x = 467,566,649,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,566,649,572.69/790,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,144.21

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