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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,892.92, 456,840.45 and 184,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,892.92, 456,840.45 and 184,585.24 is: 276,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,892.92 : 456,840.45 = 184,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,892.92/456,840.45 = 184,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,892.92x = 456,840.45 × 184,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,892.92x = 84,326,002,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,326,002,962.86/304,892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,575.80

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