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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,205.76, 1,165,965.78 and 327,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,205.76, 1,165,965.78 and 327,927.56 is: 491,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,205.76 : 1,165,965.78 = 327,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,205.76/1,165,965.78 = 327,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,205.76x = 1,165,965.78 × 327,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,205.76x = 382,352,313,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,352,313,278.90/777,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,957.64

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