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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,195.96, 1,090,470.40 and 427,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,195.96, 1,090,470.40 and 427,619.80 is: 590,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,195.96 : 1,090,470.40 = 427,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,195.96/1,090,470.40 = 427,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,195.96x = 1,090,470.40 × 427,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,195.96x = 466,306,734,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,306,734,353.92/790,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,115.31

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