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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,265.40, 778,898.10 and 341,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,265.40, 778,898.10 and 341,972.60 is: 512,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,265.40 : 778,898.10 = 341,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,265.40/778,898.10 = 341,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,265.40x = 778,898.10 × 341,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,265.40x = 266,361,808,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,361,808,392.06/519,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,958.90

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