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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,270.80, 978,406.20 and 178,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,270.80, 978,406.20 and 178,955.40 is: 268,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,270.80 : 978,406.20 = 178,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,270.80/978,406.20 = 178,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,270.80x = 978,406.20 × 178,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,270.80x = 175,091,072,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,091,072,883.48/652,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,433.10

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