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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,977.98, 1,091,544.18 and 428,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,977.98, 1,091,544.18 and 428,393.54 is: 591,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,977.98 : 1,091,544.18 = 428,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,977.98/1,091,544.18 = 428,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,977.98x = 1,091,544.18 × 428,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,977.98x = 467,610,475,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,610,475,336.60/790,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,180.14

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