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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,533.84, 1,090,935.45 and 427,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,533.84, 1,090,935.45 and 427,957.59 is: 590,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,533.84 : 1,090,935.45 = 427,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,533.84/1,090,935.45 = 427,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,533.84x = 1,090,935.45 × 427,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,533.84x = 466,874,106,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,874,106,027.57/790,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,580.80

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