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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,232.76, 1,090,521.23 and 427,656.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,232.76, 1,090,521.23 and 427,656.65 is: 590,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,232.76 : 1,090,521.23 = 427,656.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,232.76/1,090,521.23 = 427,656.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,232.76x = 1,090,521.23 × 427,656.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,232.76x = 466,368,648,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,368,648,384.79/790,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,166.18

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