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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,583.34, 1,090,997.42 and 427,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,583.34, 1,090,997.42 and 427,997.90 is: 590,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,583.34 : 1,090,997.42 = 427,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,583.34/1,090,997.42 = 427,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,583.34x = 1,090,997.42 × 427,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,583.34x = 466,944,604,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,944,604,665.42/790,583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,632.99

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