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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,214.80, 771,785.40 and 347,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,214.80, 771,785.40 and 347,253.20 is: 520,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,214.80 : 771,785.40 = 347,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,214.80/771,785.40 = 347,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,214.80x = 771,785.40 × 347,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,214.80x = 268,004,949,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,004,949,863.28/515,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,181.00

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