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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,454, 462,926.52 and 184,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,454, 462,926.52 and 184,547.76 is: 254,675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,454 : 462,926.52 = 184,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,454/462,926.52 = 184,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,454x = 462,926.52 × 184,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,454x = 85,432,052,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,432,052,310.60/335,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,675.91

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