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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,822, 464,814.40 and 185,919.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,822, 464,814.40 and 185,919.04 is: 256,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,822 : 464,814.40 = 185,919.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,822/464,814.40 = 185,919.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,822x = 464,814.40 × 185,919.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,822x = 86,417,847,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,417,847,026.18/336,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,568.30

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