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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,240.50, 1,090,531.62 and 427,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,240.50, 1,090,531.62 and 427,664.16 is: 590,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,240.50 : 1,090,531.62 = 427,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,240.50/1,090,531.62 = 427,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,240.50x = 1,090,531.62 × 427,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,240.50x = 466,381,289,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,381,289,220.74/790,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,176.39

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