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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,832.94, 979,254.87 and 179,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,832.94, 979,254.87 and 179,544.26 is: 269,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,832.94 : 979,254.87 = 179,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,832.94/979,254.87 = 179,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,832.94x = 979,254.87 × 179,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,832.94x = 175,819,590,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,819,590,985.55/652,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,317.89

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