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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,492, 462,986.16 and 184,589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,492, 462,986.16 and 184,589.28 is: 254,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,492 : 462,986.16 = 184,589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,492/462,986.16 = 184,589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,492x = 462,986.16 × 184,589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,492x = 85,462,281,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,462,281,924.36/335,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,737.17

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