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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,180.26, 1,090,440.45 and 427,596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,180.26, 1,090,440.45 and 427,596.18 is: 590,078.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,180.26 : 1,090,440.45 = 427,596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,180.26/1,090,440.45 = 427,596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,180.26x = 1,090,440.45 × 427,596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,180.26x = 466,268,170,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,268,170,937.48/790,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,078.23

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