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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,847.02, 1,166,770.26 and 186,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,847.02, 1,166,770.26 and 186,871.02 is: 280,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,847.02 : 1,166,770.26 = 186,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,847.02/1,166,770.26 = 186,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,847.02x = 1,166,770.26 × 186,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,847.02x = 218,035,548,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,035,548,591.87/777,847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,306.47

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