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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,225.77, 1,090,513.50 and 427,652.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,225.77, 1,090,513.50 and 427,652.27 is: 590,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,225.77 : 1,090,513.50 = 427,652.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,225.77/1,090,513.50 = 427,652.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,225.77x = 1,090,513.50 × 427,652.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,225.77x = 466,360,566,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,360,566,149.82/790,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,161.17

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