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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,284.37, 1,166,265.38 and 272,207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,284.37, 1,166,265.38 and 272,207.65 is: 408,430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,284.37 : 1,166,265.38 = 272,207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,284.37/1,166,265.38 = 272,207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,284.37x = 1,166,265.38 × 272,207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,284.37x = 317,466,358,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,466,358,366.16/777,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,430.13

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