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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,215, 1,090,496.62 and 427,638.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,215, 1,090,496.62 and 427,638.85 is: 590,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,215 : 1,090,496.62 = 427,638.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,215/1,090,496.62 = 427,638.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,215x = 1,090,496.62 × 427,638.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,215x = 466,338,720,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,338,720,505.69/790,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,141.57

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