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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,240.30, 1,090,531.52 and 427,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,240.30, 1,090,531.52 and 427,664.24 is: 590,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,240.30 : 1,090,531.52 = 427,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,240.30/1,090,531.52 = 427,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,240.30x = 1,090,531.52 × 427,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,240.30x = 466,381,333,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,381,333,696.85/790,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,176.60

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