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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,899.25, 1,166,848.89 and 186,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,899.25, 1,166,848.89 and 186,923.25 is: 280,384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,899.25 : 1,166,848.89 = 186,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,899.25/1,166,848.89 = 186,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,899.25x = 1,166,848.89 × 186,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,899.25x = 218,111,186,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,111,186,777.69/777,899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,384.88

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