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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,092.32, 1,090,319.52 and 427,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,092.32, 1,090,319.52 and 427,508.24 is: 589,957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,092.32 : 1,090,319.52 = 427,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,092.32/1,090,319.52 = 427,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,092.32x = 1,090,319.52 × 427,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,092.32x = 466,120,579,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,120,579,032.85/790,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,957.11

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