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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,864.80, 768,260.40 and 344,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,864.80, 768,260.40 and 344,903.20 is: 516,657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,864.80 : 768,260.40 = 344,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,864.80/768,260.40 = 344,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,864.80x = 768,260.40 × 344,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,864.80x = 264,975,470,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,975,470,393.28/512,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,657.55

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