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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,626.26, 1,166,439.40 and 186,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,626.26, 1,166,439.40 and 186,650.26 is: 279,975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,626.26 : 1,166,439.40 = 186,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,626.26/1,166,439.40 = 186,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,626.26x = 1,166,439.40 × 186,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,626.26x = 217,716,217,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,716,217,284.24/777,626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,975.39

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