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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,234.88, 978,355.20 and 178,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,234.88, 978,355.20 and 178,925.60 is: 268,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,234.88 : 978,355.20 = 178,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,234.88/978,355.20 = 178,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,234.88x = 978,355.20 × 178,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,234.88x = 175,052,791,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,052,791,173.12/652,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,389.19

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