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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,514.02, 1,090,902.90 and 427,930.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,514.02, 1,090,902.90 and 427,930.48 is: 590,540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,514.02 : 1,090,902.90 = 427,930.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,514.02/1,090,902.90 = 427,930.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,514.02x = 1,090,902.90 × 427,930.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,514.02x = 466,830,601,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,830,601,630.39/790,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,540.57

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