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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,560.47, 978,838.81 and 179,246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,560.47, 978,838.81 and 179,246.29 is: 268,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,560.47 : 978,838.81 = 179,246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,560.47/978,838.81 = 179,246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,560.47x = 978,838.81 × 179,246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,560.47x = 175,453,225,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,453,225,200.52/652,560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,868.91

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