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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.80, 978,364.20 and 178,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.80, 978,364.20 and 178,927.40 is: 268,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.80 : 978,364.20 = 178,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.80/978,364.20 = 178,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.80x = 978,364.20 × 178,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.80x = 175,056,162,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,056,162,559.08/652,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,391.10

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