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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,046.73, 1,090,256.72 and 427,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,046.73, 1,090,256.72 and 427,462.64 is: 589,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,046.73 : 1,090,256.72 = 427,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,046.73/1,090,256.72 = 427,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,046.73x = 1,090,256.72 × 427,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,046.73x = 466,044,008,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,044,008,220.34/790,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,894.23

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