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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,362.57, 1,090,432.73 and 514,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,362.57, 1,090,432.73 and 514,594.52 is: 709,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,362.57 : 1,090,432.73 = 514,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,362.57/1,090,432.73 = 514,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,362.57x = 1,090,432.73 × 514,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,362.57x = 561,130,703,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,130,703,120.96/790,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,966.19

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