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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,953.94, 1,091,510.98 and 428,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,953.94, 1,091,510.98 and 428,369.50 is: 591,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,953.94 : 1,091,510.98 = 428,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,953.94/1,091,510.98 = 428,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,953.94x = 1,091,510.98 × 428,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,953.94x = 467,570,012,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,570,012,747.11/790,953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,146.95

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