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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,667.82, 586,811.01 and 334,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,667.82, 586,811.01 and 334,865.96 is: 461,634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,667.82 : 586,811.01 = 334,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,667.82/586,811.01 = 334,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,667.82x = 586,811.01 × 334,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,667.82x = 196,503,032,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,503,032,202.22/425,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,634.69

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