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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,048.96, 1,165,780.86 and 278,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,048.96, 1,165,780.86 and 278,463.36 is: 417,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,048.96 : 1,165,780.86 = 278,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,048.96/1,165,780.86 = 278,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,048.96x = 1,165,780.86 × 278,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,048.96x = 324,627,255,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,627,255,299.29/777,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,769.37

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