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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,181.26, 1,090,441.83 and 427,597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,181.26, 1,090,441.83 and 427,597.18 is: 590,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,181.26 : 1,090,441.83 = 427,597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,181.26/1,090,441.83 = 427,597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,181.26x = 1,090,441.83 × 427,597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,181.26x = 466,269,851,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,269,851,462.04/790,181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,079.61

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