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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,246.22, 1,090,541.16 and 427,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,246.22, 1,090,541.16 and 427,670.36 is: 590,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,246.22 : 1,090,541.16 = 427,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,246.22/1,090,541.16 = 427,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,246.22x = 1,090,541.16 × 427,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,246.22x = 466,392,130,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,392,130,492.02/790,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,185.84

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