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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,485, 462,969.30 and 184,578.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,485, 462,969.30 and 184,578.76 is: 254,718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,485 : 462,969.30 = 184,578.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,485/462,969.30 = 184,578.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,485x = 462,969.30 × 184,578.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,485x = 85,454,299,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,454,299,312.07/335,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,718.69

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