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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,608.55, 978,799.83 and 179,183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,608.55, 978,799.83 and 179,183.19 is: 268,743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,608.55 : 978,799.83 = 179,183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,608.55/978,799.83 = 179,183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,608.55x = 978,799.83 × 179,183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,608.55x = 175,384,475,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,384,475,910.86/652,608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,743.76

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