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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,388.08, 978,573.48 and 179,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,388.08, 978,573.48 and 179,073.52 is: 268,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,388.08 : 978,573.48 = 179,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,388.08/978,573.48 = 179,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,388.08x = 978,573.48 × 179,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,388.08x = 175,236,597,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,236,597,642.25/652,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,607.91

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