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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,859.80, 768,252.90 and 344,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,859.80, 768,252.90 and 344,898.20 is: 516,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,859.80 : 768,252.90 = 344,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,859.80/768,252.90 = 344,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,859.80x = 768,252.90 × 344,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,859.80x = 264,969,042,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,969,042,354.78/512,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,650.05

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