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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,669.82, 586,813.77 and 334,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,669.82, 586,813.77 and 334,867.96 is: 461,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,669.82 : 586,813.77 = 334,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,669.82/586,813.77 = 334,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,669.82x = 586,813.77 × 334,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,669.82x = 196,505,130,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,505,130,059.81/425,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,637.45

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