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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,862.92, 452,446.38 and 184,624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,862.92, 452,446.38 and 184,624.68 is: 254,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,862.92 : 452,446.38 = 184,624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,862.92/452,446.38 = 184,624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,862.92x = 452,446.38 × 184,624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,862.92x = 83,532,768,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,532,768,124.66/327,862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,779.55

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