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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,513.52, 1,090,902.21 and 427,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,513.52, 1,090,902.21 and 427,929.98 is: 590,539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,513.52 : 1,090,902.21 = 427,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,513.52/1,090,902.21 = 427,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,513.52x = 1,090,902.21 × 427,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,513.52x = 466,829,760,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,829,760,907.26/790,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,539.88

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