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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,882.64, 979,211.10 and 173,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,882.64, 979,211.10 and 173,113.52 is: 259,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,882.64 : 979,211.10 = 173,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,882.64/979,211.10 = 173,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,882.64x = 979,211.10 × 173,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,882.64x = 169,514,680,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,514,680,344.07/652,882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,640.35

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