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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,629.75, 1,166,444.64 and 186,653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,629.75, 1,166,444.64 and 186,653.75 is: 279,980.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,629.75 : 1,166,444.64 = 186,653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,629.75/1,166,444.64 = 186,653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,629.75x = 1,166,444.64 × 186,653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,629.75x = 217,721,266,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,721,266,223.40/777,629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,980.63

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