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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,558.47, 978,835.82 and 179,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,558.47, 978,835.82 and 179,244.29 is: 268,865.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,558.47 : 978,835.82 = 179,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,558.47/978,835.82 = 179,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,558.47x = 978,835.82 × 179,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,558.47x = 175,450,725,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,450,725,792.07/652,558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,865.91

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