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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,568.76, 1,090,983.54 and 427,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,568.76, 1,090,983.54 and 427,992.48 is: 590,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,568.76 : 1,090,983.54 = 427,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,568.76/1,090,983.54 = 427,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,568.76x = 1,090,983.54 × 427,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,568.76x = 466,932,750,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,932,750,923.78/790,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,628.89

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