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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,778.20, 1,166,472.90 and 297,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,778.20, 1,166,472.90 and 297,901.80 is: 446,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,778.20 : 1,166,472.90 = 297,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,778.20/1,166,472.90 = 297,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,778.20x = 1,166,472.90 × 297,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,778.20x = 347,494,376,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,494,376,561.22/777,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,778.24

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