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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,144.66, 1,090,402.52 and 427,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,144.66, 1,090,402.52 and 427,568.52 is: 590,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,144.66 : 1,090,402.52 = 427,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,144.66/1,090,402.52 = 427,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,144.66x = 1,090,402.52 × 427,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,144.66x = 466,221,791,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,221,791,680.67/790,144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,046.12

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