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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,627, 1,166,440.52 and 186,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,627, 1,166,440.52 and 186,651 is: 279,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,627 : 1,166,440.52 = 186,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,627/1,166,440.52 = 186,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,627x = 1,166,440.52 × 186,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,627x = 217,717,288,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,717,288,565.27/777,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,976.50

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