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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,541.67, 1,090,947.87 and 427,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,541.67, 1,090,947.87 and 427,965.52 is: 590,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,541.67 : 1,090,947.87 = 427,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,541.67/1,090,947.87 = 427,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,541.67x = 1,090,947.87 × 427,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,541.67x = 466,888,070,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,888,070,337.62/790,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,592.62

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