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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,860.80, 768,254.40 and 344,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,860.80, 768,254.40 and 344,899.20 is: 516,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,860.80 : 768,254.40 = 344,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,860.80/768,254.40 = 344,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,860.80x = 768,254.40 × 344,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,860.80x = 264,970,327,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,970,327,956.48/512,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,651.55

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