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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,329.18, 1,090,644.84 and 427,744.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,329.18, 1,090,644.84 and 427,744.43 is: 590,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,329.18 : 1,090,644.84 = 427,744.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,329.18/1,090,644.84 = 427,744.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,329.18x = 1,090,644.84 × 427,744.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,329.18x = 466,517,255,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,517,255,418.24/790,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,282.21

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