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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,166.70, 1,090,432.91 and 427,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,166.70, 1,090,432.91 and 427,590.52 is: 590,076.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,166.70 : 1,090,432.91 = 427,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,166.70/1,090,432.91 = 427,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,166.70x = 1,090,432.91 × 427,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,166.70x = 466,258,773,354.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,258,773,354.91/790,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,076.47

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