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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,543.79, 1,090,950.80 and 427,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,543.79, 1,090,950.80 and 427,967.66 is: 590,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,543.79 : 1,090,950.80 = 427,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,543.79/1,090,950.80 = 427,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,543.79x = 1,090,950.80 × 427,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,543.79x = 466,891,653,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,891,653,456.54/790,543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,595.57

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