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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,226.33, 1,090,512.43 and 427,650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,226.33, 1,090,512.43 and 427,650.28 is: 590,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,226.33 : 1,090,512.43 = 427,650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,226.33/1,090,512.43 = 427,650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,226.33x = 1,090,512.43 × 427,650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,226.33x = 466,357,942,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,357,942,237.57/790,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,157.44

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