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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,529.43, 1,090,930.38 and 427,953.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,529.43, 1,090,930.38 and 427,953.02 is: 590,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,529.43 : 1,090,930.38 = 427,953.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,529.43/1,090,930.38 = 427,953.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,529.43x = 1,090,930.38 × 427,953.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,529.43x = 466,866,950,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,866,950,730.75/790,529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,575.04

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