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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,531.16, 978,794.76 and 179,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,531.16, 978,794.76 and 179,216.94 is: 268,824.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,531.16 : 978,794.76 = 179,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,531.16/978,794.76 = 179,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,531.16x = 978,794.76 × 179,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,531.16x = 175,416,601,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,416,601,775.23/652,531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,824.87

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