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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,003.80, 783,005.70 and 344,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,003.80, 783,005.70 and 344,856.80 is: 517,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,003.80 : 783,005.70 = 344,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,003.80/783,005.70 = 344,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,003.80x = 783,005.70 × 344,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,003.80x = 270,024,840,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,024,840,083.76/522,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,285.20

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