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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,847.27, 1,166,770.63 and 186,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,847.27, 1,166,770.63 and 186,871.27 is: 280,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,847.27 : 1,166,770.63 = 186,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,847.27/1,166,770.63 = 186,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,847.27x = 1,166,770.63 × 186,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,847.27x = 218,035,909,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,035,909,426.80/777,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,306.84

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