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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.44, 867,248.28 and 241,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.44, 867,248.28 and 241,106.44 is: 361,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.44 : 867,248.28 = 241,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.44/867,248.28 = 241,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.44x = 867,248.28 × 241,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.44x = 209,099,145,386.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,099,145,386.92/577,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,763.58

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