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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,901.75, 1,166,852.64 and 186,925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,901.75, 1,166,852.64 and 186,925.75 is: 280,388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,901.75 : 1,166,852.64 = 186,925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,901.75/1,166,852.64 = 186,925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,901.75x = 1,166,852.64 × 186,925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,901.75x = 218,114,804,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,114,804,871.48/777,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,388.63

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