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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,546.56, 1,090,945.44 and 427,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,546.56, 1,090,945.44 and 427,961.76 is: 590,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,546.56 : 1,090,945.44 = 427,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,546.56/1,090,945.44 = 427,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,546.56x = 1,090,945.44 × 427,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,546.56x = 466,882,930,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,882,930,566.37/790,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,582.46

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