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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,666.82, 586,809.63 and 334,864.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,666.82, 586,809.63 and 334,864.96 is: 461,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,666.82 : 586,809.63 = 334,864.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,666.82/586,809.63 = 334,864.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,666.82x = 586,809.63 × 334,864.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,666.82x = 196,501,983,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,501,983,277.57/425,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,633.31

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