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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,665.82, 586,808.25 and 334,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,665.82, 586,808.25 and 334,863.96 is: 461,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,665.82 : 586,808.25 = 334,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,665.82/586,808.25 = 334,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,665.82x = 586,808.25 × 334,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,665.82x = 196,500,938,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,500,938,676.01/425,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,631.94

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