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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,233.83, 1,090,526.17 and 427,657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,233.83, 1,090,526.17 and 427,657.75 is: 590,169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,233.83 : 1,090,526.17 = 427,657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,233.83/1,090,526.17 = 427,657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,233.83x = 1,090,526.17 × 427,657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,233.83x = 466,371,966,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,371,966,718.27/790,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,169.58

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