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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,264.30, 978,396.45 and 178,948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,264.30, 978,396.45 and 178,948.90 is: 268,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,264.30 : 978,396.45 = 178,948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,264.30/978,396.45 = 178,948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,264.30x = 978,396.45 × 178,948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,264.30x = 175,082,968,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,082,968,491.41/652,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,423.35

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