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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,390.54, 462,829.29 and 184,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,390.54, 462,829.29 and 184,487.54 is: 254,587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,390.54 : 462,829.29 = 184,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,390.54/462,829.29 = 184,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,390.54x = 462,829.29 × 184,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,390.54x = 85,386,237,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,386,237,152.05/335,390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,587.49

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