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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,343.22, 978,363.36 and 179,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,343.22, 978,363.36 and 179,066.70 is: 268,558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,343.22 : 978,363.36 = 179,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,343.22/978,363.36 = 179,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,343.22x = 978,363.36 × 179,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,343.22x = 175,192,298,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,192,298,276.11/652,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,558.47

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