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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,988.56, 1,091,558.72 and 428,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,988.56, 1,091,558.72 and 428,404.16 is: 591,194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,988.56 : 1,091,558.72 = 428,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,988.56/1,091,558.72 = 428,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,988.56x = 1,091,558.72 × 428,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,988.56x = 467,628,296,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,628,296,532.28/790,988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,194.77

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