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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,177.76, 1,090,437 and 427,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,177.76, 1,090,437 and 427,593.68 is: 590,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,177.76 : 1,090,437 = 427,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,177.76/1,090,437 = 427,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,177.76x = 1,090,437 × 427,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,177.76x = 466,263,969,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,263,969,638.16/790,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,074.78

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