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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,774.78, 1,166,662.26 and 186,798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,774.78, 1,166,662.26 and 186,798.78 is: 280,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,774.78 : 1,166,662.26 = 186,798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,774.78/1,166,662.26 = 186,798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,774.78x = 1,166,662.26 × 186,798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,774.78x = 217,931,086,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,931,086,840.04/777,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,198.19

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