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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,724.28, 979,090.74 and 179,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,724.28, 979,090.74 and 179,459.64 is: 269,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,724.28 : 979,090.74 = 179,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,724.28/979,090.74 = 179,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,724.28x = 979,090.74 × 179,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,724.28x = 175,707,271,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,707,271,727.73/652,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,190.65

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