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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,762, 1,166,759.64 and 279,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,762, 1,166,759.64 and 279,242.64 is: 418,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,762 : 1,166,759.64 = 279,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,762/1,166,759.64 = 279,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,762x = 1,166,759.64 × 279,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,762x = 325,809,042,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,809,042,119.05/777,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,905.84

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