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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,668.46, 586,811.88 and 334,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,668.46, 586,811.88 and 334,866.60 is: 461,635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,668.46 : 586,811.88 = 334,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,668.46/586,811.88 = 334,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,668.46x = 586,811.88 × 334,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,668.46x = 196,503,699,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,503,699,095.21/425,668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,635.57

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