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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,231.80, 978,347.70 and 178,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,231.80, 978,347.70 and 178,916.40 is: 268,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,231.80 : 978,347.70 = 178,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,231.80/978,347.70 = 178,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,231.80x = 978,347.70 × 178,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,231.80x = 175,042,448,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,042,448,432.28/652,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,374.60

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