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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,245.72, 1,090,540.47 and 427,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,245.72, 1,090,540.47 and 427,669.88 is: 590,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,245.72 : 1,090,540.47 = 427,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,245.72/1,090,540.47 = 427,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,245.72x = 1,090,540.47 × 427,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,245.72x = 466,391,306,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,391,306,487.34/790,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,185.17

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