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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,850.54, 452,476.86 and 184,638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,850.54, 452,476.86 and 184,638.58 is: 254,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,850.54 : 452,476.86 = 184,638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,850.54/452,476.86 = 184,638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,850.54x = 452,476.86 × 184,638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,850.54x = 83,544,684,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,544,684,913.26/327,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,825.52

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