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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,510.32, 978,577.56 and 179,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,510.32, 978,577.56 and 179,211.12 is: 268,765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,510.32 : 978,577.56 = 179,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,510.32/978,577.56 = 179,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,510.32x = 978,577.56 × 179,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,510.32x = 175,371,980,534.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,371,980,534.47/652,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,765.07

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