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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,065.38, 1,090,282.48 and 427,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,065.38, 1,090,282.48 and 427,481.28 is: 589,919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,065.38 : 1,090,282.48 = 427,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,065.38/1,090,282.48 = 427,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,065.38x = 1,090,282.48 × 427,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,065.38x = 466,075,350,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,075,350,111.97/790,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,919.98

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