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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,141.66, 1,090,398.38 and 427,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,141.66, 1,090,398.38 and 427,565.52 is: 590,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,141.66 : 1,090,398.38 = 427,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,141.66/1,090,398.38 = 427,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,141.66x = 1,090,398.38 × 427,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,141.66x = 466,216,750,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,216,750,351.86/790,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,041.98

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