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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,998.45, 867,246.78 and 241,105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,998.45, 867,246.78 and 241,105.45 is: 361,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,998.45 : 867,246.78 = 241,105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,998.45/867,246.78 = 241,105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,998.45x = 867,246.78 × 241,105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,998.45x = 209,097,925,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,097,925,152.95/577,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,762.09

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