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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,189.37, 1,090,457.15 and 427,613.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,189.37, 1,090,457.15 and 427,613.02 is: 590,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,189.37 : 1,090,457.15 = 427,613.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,189.37/1,090,457.15 = 427,613.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,189.37x = 1,090,457.15 × 427,613.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,189.37x = 466,293,673,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,293,673,434.98/790,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,103.71

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