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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,373.80, 978,560.70 and 179,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,373.80, 978,560.70 and 179,058.40 is: 268,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,373.80 : 978,560.70 = 179,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,373.80/978,560.70 = 179,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,373.80x = 978,560.70 × 179,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,373.80x = 175,219,513,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,219,513,244.88/652,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,587.60

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