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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,296.96, 1,166,100.96 and 278,699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,296.96, 1,166,100.96 and 278,699.84 is: 418,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,296.96 : 1,166,100.96 = 278,699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,296.96/1,166,100.96 = 278,699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,296.96x = 1,166,100.96 × 278,699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,296.96x = 324,992,150,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,992,150,975.85/777,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,105.52

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