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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,085.76, 1,090,310.16 and 427,501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,085.76, 1,090,310.16 and 427,501.62 is: 589,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,085.76 : 1,090,310.16 = 427,501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,085.76/1,090,310.16 = 427,501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,085.76x = 1,090,310.16 × 427,501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,085.76x = 466,109,359,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,109,359,702.46/790,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,947.80

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