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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,848.52, 1,166,772.51 and 186,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,848.52, 1,166,772.51 and 186,872.52 is: 280,308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,848.52 : 1,166,772.51 = 186,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,848.52/1,166,772.51 = 186,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,848.52x = 1,166,772.51 × 186,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,848.52x = 218,037,719,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,037,719,210.43/777,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,308.72

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