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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,942.80, 979,414.20 and 179,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,942.80, 979,414.20 and 179,627.40 is: 269,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,942.80 : 979,414.20 = 179,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,942.80/979,414.20 = 179,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,942.80x = 979,414.20 × 179,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,942.80x = 175,929,626,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,929,626,269.08/652,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,441.10

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