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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,167.94, 1,090,434.63 and 427,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,167.94, 1,090,434.63 and 427,591.76 is: 590,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,167.94 : 1,090,434.63 = 427,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,167.94/1,090,434.63 = 427,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,167.94x = 1,090,434.63 × 427,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,167.94x = 466,260,864,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,260,864,263.76/790,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,078.19

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