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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,788, 460,627.44 and 182,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,788, 460,627.44 and 182,888.48 is: 252,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,788 : 460,627.44 = 182,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,788/460,627.44 = 182,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,788x = 460,627.44 × 182,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,788x = 84,243,452,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,243,452,347.89/333,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,386.10

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