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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,452.80, 768,679.20 and 344,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,452.80, 768,679.20 and 344,491.20 is: 516,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,452.80 : 768,679.20 = 344,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,452.80/768,679.20 = 344,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,452.80x = 768,679.20 × 344,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,452.80x = 264,803,220,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,803,220,023.04/512,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,736.80

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