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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,727.28, 979,095.24 and 179,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,727.28, 979,095.24 and 179,462.64 is: 269,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,727.28 : 979,095.24 = 179,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,727.28/979,095.24 = 179,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,727.28x = 979,095.24 × 179,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,727.28x = 175,711,016,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,711,016,581.83/652,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,195.15

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