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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,661.84, 979,003.56 and 179,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,661.84, 979,003.56 and 179,344.28 is: 269,019.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,661.84 : 979,003.56 = 179,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,661.84/979,003.56 = 179,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,661.84x = 979,003.56 × 179,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,661.84x = 175,578,688,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,578,688,585.64/652,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,019.39

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