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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,183.76, 1,090,445.28 and 427,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,183.76, 1,090,445.28 and 427,599.68 is: 590,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,183.76 : 1,090,445.28 = 427,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,183.76/1,090,445.28 = 427,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,183.76x = 1,090,445.28 × 427,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,183.76x = 466,274,052,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,274,052,785.51/790,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,083.06

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