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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,544.76, 1,090,950.42 and 427,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,544.76, 1,090,950.42 and 427,968.48 is: 590,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,544.76 : 1,090,950.42 = 427,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,544.76/1,090,950.42 = 427,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,544.76x = 1,090,950.42 × 427,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,544.76x = 466,892,393,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,892,393,002.76/790,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,595.77

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