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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,698, 461,886.48 and 183,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,698, 461,886.48 and 183,798.24 is: 253,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,698 : 461,886.48 = 183,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,698/461,886.48 = 183,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,698x = 461,886.48 × 183,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,698x = 84,893,922,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,893,922,103.80/334,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,643.35

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