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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,528.43, 1,090,929 and 427,952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,528.43, 1,090,929 and 427,952.02 is: 590,573.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,528.43 : 1,090,929 = 427,952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,528.43/1,090,929 = 427,952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,528.43x = 1,090,929 × 427,952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,528.43x = 466,865,269,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,865,269,226.58/790,528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,573.66

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