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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,999.80, 1,166,999.70 and 462,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,999.80, 1,166,999.70 and 462,294.20 is: 693,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,999.80 : 1,166,999.70 = 462,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,999.80/1,166,999.70 = 462,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,999.80x = 1,166,999.70 × 462,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,999.80x = 539,497,192,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,497,192,711.74/777,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,441.30

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