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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,086.47, 1,090,317.13 and 427,516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,086.47, 1,090,317.13 and 427,516.49 is: 589,971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,086.47 : 1,090,317.13 = 427,516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,086.47/1,090,317.13 = 427,516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,086.47x = 1,090,317.13 × 427,516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,086.47x = 466,128,552,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,128,552,404.47/790,086.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,971.57

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