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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,447.65, 697,797.99 and 344,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,447.65, 697,797.99 and 344,539.08 is: 475,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,447.65 : 697,797.99 = 344,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,447.65/697,797.99 = 344,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,447.65x = 697,797.99 × 344,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,447.65x = 240,418,677,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,418,677,500.45/505,447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,654.95

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