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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,242.40, 778,863.60 and 341,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,242.40, 778,863.60 and 341,949.60 is: 512,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,242.40 : 778,863.60 = 341,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,242.40/778,863.60 = 341,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,242.40x = 778,863.60 × 341,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,242.40x = 266,332,096,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,332,096,474.56/519,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,924.40

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