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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,233.88, 978,353.70 and 178,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,233.88, 978,353.70 and 178,924.60 is: 268,387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,233.88 : 978,353.70 = 178,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,233.88/978,353.70 = 178,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,233.88x = 978,353.70 × 178,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,233.88x = 175,051,544,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,051,544,431.02/652,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,387.69

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