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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,414.20, 752,454.90 and 343,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,414.20, 752,454.90 and 343,783.80 is: 514,877.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,414.20 : 752,454.90 = 343,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,414.20/752,454.90 = 343,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,414.20x = 752,454.90 × 343,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,414.20x = 258,681,804,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,681,804,850.62/502,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,877.57

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