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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,484, 462,967.92 and 184,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,484, 462,967.92 and 184,577.76 is: 254,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,484 : 462,967.92 = 184,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,484/462,967.92 = 184,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,484x = 462,967.92 × 184,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,484x = 85,453,581,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,453,581,625.46/335,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,717.31

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