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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,327.80, 978,447.69 and 178,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,327.80, 978,447.69 and 178,973.52 is: 268,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,327.80 : 978,447.69 = 178,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,327.80/978,447.69 = 178,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,327.80x = 978,447.69 × 178,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,327.80x = 175,116,227,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,116,227,215.17/652,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,448.21

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