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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,185.86, 1,090,456.48 and 427,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,185.86, 1,090,456.48 and 427,609.71 is: 590,101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,185.86 : 1,090,456.48 = 427,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,185.86/1,090,456.48 = 427,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,185.86x = 1,090,456.48 × 427,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,185.86x = 466,289,774,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,289,774,242.72/790,185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,101.39

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