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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,711.40, 1,166,567.10 and 279,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,711.40, 1,166,567.10 and 279,010.60 is: 418,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,711.40 : 1,166,567.10 = 279,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,711.40/1,166,567.10 = 279,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,711.40x = 1,166,567.10 × 279,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,711.40x = 325,484,586,511.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,484,586,511.26/777,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,515.90

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