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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,170.13, 697,134.79 and 344,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,170.13, 697,134.79 and 344,306.20 is: 475,142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,170.13 : 697,134.79 = 344,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,170.13/697,134.79 = 344,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,170.13x = 697,134.79 × 344,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,170.13x = 240,027,830,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,027,830,432.70/505,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,142.56

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