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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,885.50, 1,166,828.26 and 186,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,885.50, 1,166,828.26 and 186,909.50 is: 280,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,885.50 : 1,166,828.26 = 186,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,885.50/1,166,828.26 = 186,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,885.50x = 1,166,828.26 × 186,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,885.50x = 218,091,286,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,091,286,662.47/777,885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,364.25

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