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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,833.44, 979,255.62 and 179,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,833.44, 979,255.62 and 179,544.76 is: 269,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,833.44 : 979,255.62 = 179,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,833.44/979,255.62 = 179,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,833.44x = 979,255.62 × 179,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,833.44x = 175,820,215,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,820,215,271.55/652,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,318.64

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