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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,533.27, 1,090,935.63 and 427,956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,533.27, 1,090,935.63 and 427,956.84 is: 590,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,533.27 : 1,090,935.63 = 427,956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,533.27/1,090,935.63 = 427,956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,533.27x = 1,090,935.63 × 427,956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,533.27x = 466,873,364,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,873,364,858.21/790,533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,580.29

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