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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,446.15, 697,795.92 and 344,537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,446.15, 697,795.92 and 344,537.58 is: 475,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,446.15 : 697,795.92 = 344,537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,446.15/697,795.92 = 344,537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,446.15x = 697,795.92 × 344,537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,446.15x = 240,416,917,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,416,917,610.67/505,446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,652.88

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