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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,796, 460,649.28 and 182,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,796, 460,649.28 and 182,902.72 is: 252,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,796 : 460,649.28 = 182,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,796/460,649.28 = 182,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,796x = 460,649.28 × 182,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,796x = 84,254,006,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254,006,278.04/333,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,411.67

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