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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,513.32, 978,582.06 and 179,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,513.32, 978,582.06 and 179,214.12 is: 268,769.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,513.32 : 978,582.06 = 179,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,513.32/978,582.06 = 179,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,513.32x = 978,582.06 × 179,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,513.32x = 175,375,722,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,375,722,730.69/652,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,769.57

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