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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,087.64, 1,090,312.74 and 427,503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,087.64, 1,090,312.74 and 427,503.49 is: 589,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,087.64 : 1,090,312.74 = 427,503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,087.64/1,090,312.74 = 427,503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,087.64x = 1,090,312.74 × 427,503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,087.64x = 466,112,498,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,112,498,815.68/790,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,950.38

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