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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,225.80, 978,338.70 and 178,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,225.80, 978,338.70 and 178,910.40 is: 268,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,225.80 : 978,338.70 = 178,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,225.80/978,338.70 = 178,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,225.80x = 978,338.70 × 178,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,225.80x = 175,034,968,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,034,968,152.48/652,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,365.60

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