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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,870.79, 452,470.46 and 184,635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,870.79, 452,470.46 and 184,635.86 is: 254,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,870.79 : 452,470.46 = 184,635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,870.79/452,470.46 = 184,635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,870.79x = 452,470.46 × 184,635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,870.79x = 83,542,269,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,542,269,321.16/327,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,802.42

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