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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,997.45, 867,245.28 and 241,104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,997.45, 867,245.28 and 241,104.45 is: 361,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,997.45 : 867,245.28 = 241,104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,997.45/867,245.28 = 241,104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,997.45x = 867,245.28 × 241,104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,997.45x = 209,096,695,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,096,695,075.48/577,997.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,760.59

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