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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,906.62, 1,090,066.20 and 427,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,906.62, 1,090,066.20 and 427,329.02 is: 589,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,906.62 : 1,090,066.20 = 427,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,906.62/1,090,066.20 = 427,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,906.62x = 1,090,066.20 × 427,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,906.62x = 465,816,920,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,816,920,981.12/789,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,711.38

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