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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,246.34, 1,090,542.73 and 427,670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,246.34, 1,090,542.73 and 427,670.09 is: 590,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,246.34 : 1,090,542.73 = 427,670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,246.34/1,090,542.73 = 427,670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,246.34x = 1,090,542.73 × 427,670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,246.34x = 466,392,507,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,392,507,487.95/790,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,186.23

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