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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,316.05, 783,474.33 and 344,781.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,316.05, 783,474.33 and 344,781.57 is: 517,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,316.05 : 783,474.33 = 344,781.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,316.05/783,474.33 = 344,781.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,316.05x = 783,474.33 × 344,781.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,316.05x = 270,127,509,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,127,509,552.10/522,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,172.52

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