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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,521.72, 1,090,918.72 and 427,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,521.72, 1,090,918.72 and 427,945.48 is: 590,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,521.72 : 1,090,918.72 = 427,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,521.72/1,090,918.72 = 427,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,521.72x = 1,090,918.72 × 427,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,521.72x = 466,853,735,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,853,735,271.39/790,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,564.08

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