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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,971.36, 1,165,457.04 and 278,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,971.36, 1,165,457.04 and 278,685.28 is: 418,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,971.36 : 1,165,457.04 = 278,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,971.36/1,165,457.04 = 278,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,971.36x = 1,165,457.04 × 278,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,971.36x = 324,795,721,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,795,721,520.37/776,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,027.92

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