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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,354.58, 1,090,689.23 and 427,778.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,354.58, 1,090,689.23 and 427,778.37 is: 590,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,354.58 : 1,090,689.23 = 427,778.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,354.58/1,090,689.23 = 427,778.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,354.58x = 1,090,689.23 × 427,778.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,354.58x = 466,573,260,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,573,260,985.96/790,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,334.11

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