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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,777.78, 1,166,666.76 and 186,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,777.78, 1,166,666.76 and 186,801.78 is: 280,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,777.78 : 1,166,666.76 = 186,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,777.78/1,166,666.76 = 186,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,777.78x = 1,166,666.76 × 186,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,777.78x = 217,935,427,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,935,427,434.83/777,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,202.69

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