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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,534.28, 978,757.68 and 179,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,534.28, 978,757.68 and 179,180 is: 268,757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,534.28 : 978,757.68 = 179,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,534.28/978,757.68 = 179,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,534.28x = 978,757.68 × 179,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,534.28x = 175,373,801,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,373,801,102.40/652,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,757.99

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