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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,997.44, 850,067.37 and 344,069.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,997.44, 850,067.37 and 344,069.30 is: 474,810.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,997.44 : 850,067.37 = 344,069.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,997.44/850,067.37 = 344,069.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,997.44x = 850,067.37 × 344,069.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,997.44x = 292,482,080,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,482,080,698.40/615,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,810.55

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