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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,790.44, 467,527.56 and 185,825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,790.44, 467,527.56 and 185,825.46 is: 256,437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,790.44 : 467,527.56 = 185,825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,790.44/467,527.56 = 185,825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,790.44x = 467,527.56 × 185,825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,790.44x = 86,878,523,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,878,523,899.68/338,790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,437.35

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