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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,389.54, 462,827.91 and 184,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,389.54, 462,827.91 and 184,486.54 is: 254,586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,389.54 : 462,827.91 = 184,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,389.54/462,827.91 = 184,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,389.54x = 462,827.91 × 184,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,389.54x = 85,385,519,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,385,519,731.33/335,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,586.11

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