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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,519.56, 978,617.34 and 179,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,519.56, 978,617.34 and 179,181.48 is: 268,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,519.56 : 978,617.34 = 179,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,519.56/978,617.34 = 179,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,519.56x = 978,617.34 × 179,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,519.56x = 175,350,103,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,350,103,334.86/652,519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,727.73

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