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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,111.40, 768,167.10 and 344,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,111.40, 768,167.10 and 344,149.80 is: 516,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,111.40 : 768,167.10 = 344,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,111.40/768,167.10 = 344,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,111.40x = 768,167.10 × 344,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,111.40x = 264,364,553,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,364,553,831.58/512,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,224.70

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