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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,971.84, 979,343.04 and 179,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,971.84, 979,343.04 and 179,543.04 is: 269,283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,971.84 : 979,343.04 = 179,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,971.84/979,343.04 = 179,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,971.84x = 979,343.04 × 179,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,971.84x = 175,834,226,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,834,226,604.44/652,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,283.02

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