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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,181.80, 1,165,929.84 and 327,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,181.80, 1,165,929.84 and 327,903.78 is: 491,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,181.80 : 1,165,929.84 = 327,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,181.80/1,165,929.84 = 327,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,181.80x = 1,165,929.84 × 327,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,181.80x = 382,312,801,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,312,801,750.80/777,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,921.97

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