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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,027.68, 1,090,230.44 and 427,443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,027.68, 1,090,230.44 and 427,443.58 is: 589,867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,027.68 : 1,090,230.44 = 427,443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,027.68/1,090,230.44 = 427,443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,027.68x = 1,090,230.44 × 427,443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,027.68x = 466,012,000,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,012,000,161.36/790,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,867.94

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