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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,738.54, 586,908.72 and 334,936.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,738.54, 586,908.72 and 334,936.83 is: 461,732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,738.54 : 586,908.72 = 334,936.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,738.54/586,908.72 = 334,936.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,738.54x = 586,908.72 × 334,936.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,738.54x = 196,577,346,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,577,346,176.16/425,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,732.56

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