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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,968.36, 1,165,452.54 and 278,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,968.36, 1,165,452.54 and 278,682.28 is: 418,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,968.36 : 1,165,452.54 = 278,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,968.36/1,165,452.54 = 278,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,968.36x = 1,165,452.54 × 278,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,968.36x = 324,790,971,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,790,971,078.99/776,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,023.42

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