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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,025.38, 1,090,235.01 and 427,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,025.38, 1,090,235.01 and 427,449.24 is: 589,879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,025.38 : 1,090,235.01 = 427,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,025.38/1,090,235.01 = 427,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,025.38x = 1,090,235.01 × 427,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,025.38x = 466,020,125,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,020,125,644.43/790,025.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,879.94

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