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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,694.44, 978,863.44 and 179,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,694.44, 978,863.44 and 179,267.28 is: 268,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,694.44 : 978,863.44 = 179,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,694.44/978,863.44 = 179,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,694.44x = 978,863.44 × 179,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,694.44x = 175,478,186,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,478,186,380.24/652,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,851.97

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