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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,524, 463,026.36 and 184,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,524, 463,026.36 and 184,624.24 is: 254,783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,524 : 463,026.36 = 184,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,524/463,026.36 = 184,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,524x = 463,026.36 × 184,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,524x = 85,485,889,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,485,889,814.97/335,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,783.23

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