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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,702.83, 979,029.63 and 179,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,702.83, 979,029.63 and 179,375.88 is: 269,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,702.83 : 979,029.63 = 179,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,702.83/979,029.63 = 179,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,702.83x = 979,029.63 × 179,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,702.83x = 175,614,301,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,614,301,427.32/652,702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,057.06

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