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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,973.84, 979,346.04 and 179,545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,973.84, 979,346.04 and 179,545.04 is: 269,286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,973.84 : 979,346.04 = 179,545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,973.84/979,346.04 = 179,545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,973.84x = 979,346.04 × 179,545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,973.84x = 175,836,723,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,836,723,925.64/652,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,286.02

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