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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,086.26, 1,090,310.86 and 427,502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,086.26, 1,090,310.86 and 427,502.12 is: 589,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,086.26 : 1,090,310.86 = 427,502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,086.26/1,090,310.86 = 427,502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,086.26x = 1,090,310.86 × 427,502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,086.26x = 466,110,204,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,110,204,109.02/790,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,948.50

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