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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,536.28, 978,760.68 and 179,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,536.28, 978,760.68 and 179,182 is: 268,760.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,536.28 : 978,760.68 = 179,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,536.28/978,760.68 = 179,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,536.28x = 978,760.68 × 179,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,536.28x = 175,376,296,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,376,296,163.76/652,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,760.99

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