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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,542.29, 1,090,948.73 and 427,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,542.29, 1,090,948.73 and 427,966.16 is: 590,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,542.29 : 1,090,948.73 = 427,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,542.29/1,090,948.73 = 427,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,542.29x = 1,090,948.73 × 427,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,542.29x = 466,889,131,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,889,131,140.40/790,542.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,593.50

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