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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,344.22, 978,364.86 and 179,067.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,344.22, 978,364.86 and 179,067.70 is: 268,559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,344.22 : 978,364.86 = 179,067.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,344.22/978,364.86 = 179,067.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,344.22x = 978,364.86 × 179,067.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,344.22x = 175,193,545,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,193,545,241.02/652,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,559.97

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