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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,629.13, 1,166,443.70 and 186,653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,629.13, 1,166,443.70 and 186,653.13 is: 279,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,629.13 : 1,166,443.70 = 186,653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,629.13/1,166,443.70 = 186,653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,629.13x = 1,166,443.70 × 186,653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,629.13x = 217,720,367,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,720,367,573.78/777,629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,979.70

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