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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,832.44, 979,254.12 and 179,543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,832.44, 979,254.12 and 179,543.76 is: 269,317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,832.44 : 979,254.12 = 179,543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,832.44/979,254.12 = 179,543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,832.44x = 979,254.12 × 179,543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,832.44x = 175,818,966,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,818,966,700.29/652,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,317.14

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