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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,477, 461,578.26 and 183,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,477, 461,578.26 and 183,583.72 is: 253,345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,477 : 461,578.26 = 183,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,477/461,578.26 = 183,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,477x = 461,578.26 × 183,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,477x = 84,738,254,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,738,254,041.93/334,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,345.53

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