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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,541.79, 1,090,948.04 and 427,965.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,541.79, 1,090,948.04 and 427,965.65 is: 590,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,541.79 : 1,090,948.04 = 427,965.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,541.79/1,090,948.04 = 427,965.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,541.79x = 1,090,948.04 × 427,965.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,541.79x = 466,888,287,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,888,287,054.83/790,541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,592.80

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