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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,139.56, 1,090,395.49 and 427,563.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,139.56, 1,090,395.49 and 427,563.43 is: 590,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,139.56 : 1,090,395.49 = 427,563.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,139.56/1,090,395.49 = 427,563.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,139.56x = 1,090,395.49 × 427,563.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,139.56x = 466,213,235,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,213,235,760.93/790,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,039.10

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