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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,231.40, 768,347.10 and 344,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,231.40, 768,347.10 and 344,269.80 is: 516,404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,231.40 : 768,347.10 = 344,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,231.40/768,347.10 = 344,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,231.40x = 768,347.10 × 344,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,231.40x = 264,518,702,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,518,702,447.58/512,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,404.70

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