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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,665.09, 1,167,026.62 and 477,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,665.09, 1,167,026.62 and 477,228.70 is: 716,167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,665.09 : 1,167,026.62 = 477,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,665.09/1,167,026.62 = 477,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,665.09x = 1,167,026.62 × 477,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,665.09x = 556,938,598,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,938,598,260.66/777,665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,167.67

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