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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,735.29, 586,904.38 and 334,933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,735.29, 586,904.38 and 334,933.79 is: 461,728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,735.29 : 586,904.38 = 334,933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,735.29/586,904.38 = 334,933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,735.29x = 586,904.38 × 334,933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,735.29x = 196,574,106,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,574,106,473.15/425,735.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,728.47

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