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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,324.64, 462,740.40 and 184,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,324.64, 462,740.40 and 184,424.16 is: 254,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,324.64 : 462,740.40 = 184,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,324.64/462,740.40 = 184,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,324.64x = 462,740.40 × 184,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,324.64x = 85,340,509,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,340,509,568.06/335,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,501.16

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