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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,480, 462,966.72 and 184,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,480, 462,966.72 and 184,573.76 is: 254,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,480 : 462,966.72 = 184,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,480/462,966.72 = 184,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,480x = 462,966.72 × 184,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,480x = 85,451,508,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,451,508,265.27/335,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,714.17

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