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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,975.92, 1,091,547.90 and 428,400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,975.92, 1,091,547.90 and 428,400.48 is: 591,193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,975.92 : 1,091,547.90 = 428,400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,975.92/1,091,547.90 = 428,400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,975.92x = 1,091,547.90 × 428,400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,975.92x = 467,619,644,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,619,644,302.99/790,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,193.27

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