Is there a rational solution to the system?

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A possible rational solutionWe have a finite, non-strict order on expressions: $$a+b+c+d > a+b+c = a+b+d > a+b > \dots$$ Every expression is a sum of a set of variables, there are no constants. If there is a real solution to the system, can we claim that there is a rational one?

For example, in the picture there is a possible rational solution to the system which represents the paths: $$a+b > a+c > a > b+c > b > a$$ Can we construct a network with rational distances given a network with real distances?

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