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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,251.52, 783,377.29 and 344,717.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,251.52, 783,377.29 and 344,717.01 is: 517,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,251.52 : 783,377.29 = 344,717.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,251.52/783,377.29 = 344,717.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,251.52x = 783,377.29 × 344,717.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,251.52x = 270,043,473,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,043,473,193.82/522,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,075.51

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