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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,954.52, 1,091,516.82 and 428,378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,954.52, 1,091,516.82 and 428,378.33 is: 591,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,954.52 : 1,091,516.82 = 428,378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,954.52/1,091,516.82 = 428,378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,954.52x = 1,091,516.82 × 428,378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,954.52x = 467,582,147,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,582,147,060.93/790,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,161.87

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