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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,415.70, 752,457.15 and 343,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,415.70, 752,457.15 and 343,785.30 is: 514,879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,415.70 : 752,457.15 = 343,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,415.70/752,457.15 = 343,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,415.70x = 752,457.15 × 343,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,415.70x = 258,683,707,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,683,707,049.90/502,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,879.82

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