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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,096.26, 1,090,324.66 and 427,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,096.26, 1,090,324.66 and 427,512.12 is: 589,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,096.26 : 1,090,324.66 = 427,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,096.26/1,090,324.66 = 427,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,096.26x = 1,090,324.66 × 427,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,096.26x = 466,127,006,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,127,006,884.88/790,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,962.30

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