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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,724.49, 452,254.79 and 184,484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,724.49, 452,254.79 and 184,484.09 is: 254,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,724.49 : 452,254.79 = 184,484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,724.49/452,254.79 = 184,484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,724.49x = 452,254.79 × 184,484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,724.49x = 83,433,812,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,433,812,458.87/327,724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,585.22

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