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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,518.52, 1,090,909.11 and 427,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,518.52, 1,090,909.11 and 427,934.98 is: 590,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,518.52 : 1,090,909.11 = 427,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,518.52/1,090,909.11 = 427,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,518.52x = 1,090,909.11 × 427,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,518.52x = 466,838,168,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,838,168,169.67/790,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,546.78

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