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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,862.42, 452,445.69 and 184,624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,862.42, 452,445.69 and 184,624.18 is: 254,778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,862.42 : 452,445.69 = 184,624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,862.42/452,445.69 = 184,624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,862.42x = 452,445.69 × 184,624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,862.42x = 83,532,414,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,532,414,510.78/327,862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,778.86

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