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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,717.81, 979,056.18 and 179,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,717.81, 979,056.18 and 179,399.08 is: 269,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,717.81 : 979,056.18 = 179,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,717.81/979,056.18 = 179,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,717.81x = 979,056.18 × 179,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,717.81x = 175,641,777,960.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,641,777,960.31/652,717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,092.98

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