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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,216, 1,090,498.02 and 427,639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,216, 1,090,498.02 and 427,639.86 is: 590,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,216 : 1,090,498.02 = 427,639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,216/1,090,498.02 = 427,639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,216x = 1,090,498.02 × 427,639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,216x = 466,340,420,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,340,420,603.08/790,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,142.97

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