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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,566.87, 705,881.02 and 344,584.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,566.87, 705,881.02 and 344,584.15 is: 516,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,566.87 : 705,881.02 = 344,584.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,566.87/705,881.02 = 344,584.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,566.87x = 705,881.02 × 344,584.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,566.87x = 243,235,411,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,235,411,277.83/470,566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,898.72

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