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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,576.44, 1,090,987.68 and 427,990.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,576.44, 1,090,987.68 and 427,990.72 is: 590,622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,576.44 : 1,090,987.68 = 427,990.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,576.44/1,090,987.68 = 427,990.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,576.44x = 1,090,987.68 × 427,990.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,576.44x = 466,932,602,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,932,602,674.33/790,576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,622.97

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