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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,952.80, 1,166,929.20 and 186,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,952.80, 1,166,929.20 and 186,976.80 is: 280,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,952.80 : 1,166,929.20 = 186,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,952.80/1,166,929.20 = 186,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,952.80x = 1,166,929.20 × 186,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,952.80x = 218,188,687,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,188,687,642.56/777,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,465.20

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