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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,953.81, 1,091,515.86 and 428,377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,953.81, 1,091,515.86 and 428,377.65 is: 591,160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,953.81 : 1,091,515.86 = 428,377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,953.81/1,091,515.86 = 428,377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,953.81x = 1,091,515.86 × 428,377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,953.81x = 467,580,993,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,580,993,586.95/790,953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,160.94

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