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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,520.56, 978,618.84 and 179,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,520.56, 978,618.84 and 179,182.48 is: 268,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,520.56 : 978,618.84 = 179,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,520.56/978,618.84 = 179,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,520.56x = 978,618.84 × 179,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,520.56x = 175,351,350,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,351,350,725.92/652,520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,729.23

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