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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,482.40, 462,955.56 and 184,579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,482.40, 462,955.56 and 184,579.04 is: 254,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,482.40 : 462,955.56 = 184,579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,482.40/462,955.56 = 184,579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,482.40x = 462,955.56 × 184,579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,482.40x = 85,451,892,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,451,892,827.46/335,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,713.49

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