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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,673.33, 586,818.60 and 334,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,673.33, 586,818.60 and 334,871.46 is: 461,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,673.33 : 586,818.60 = 334,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,673.33/586,818.60 = 334,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,673.33x = 586,818.60 × 334,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,673.33x = 196,508,801,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,508,801,337.16/425,673.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,642.27

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