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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,715.31, 979,052.43 and 179,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,715.31, 979,052.43 and 179,396.58 is: 269,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,715.31 : 979,052.43 = 179,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,715.31/979,052.43 = 179,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,715.31x = 979,052.43 × 179,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,715.31x = 175,638,657,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,638,657,582.69/652,715.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,089.23

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