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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,209.79, 1,090,492.22 and 427,633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,209.79, 1,090,492.22 and 427,633.56 is: 590,135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,209.79 : 1,090,492.22 = 427,633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,209.79/1,090,492.22 = 427,633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,209.79x = 1,090,492.22 × 427,633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,209.79x = 466,331,068,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,331,068,854.55/790,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,135.78

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