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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,168.07, 1,090,434.81 and 427,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,168.07, 1,090,434.81 and 427,591.89 is: 590,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,168.07 : 1,090,434.81 = 427,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,168.07/1,090,434.81 = 427,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,168.07x = 1,090,434.81 × 427,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,168.07x = 466,261,081,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,261,081,329.69/790,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,078.36

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