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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,222.80, 978,334.20 and 178,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,222.80, 978,334.20 and 178,907.40 is: 268,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,222.80 : 978,334.20 = 178,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,222.80/978,334.20 = 178,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,222.80x = 978,334.20 × 178,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,222.80x = 175,031,228,053.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,031,228,053.08/652,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,361.10

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