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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,000.46, 867,249.78 and 241,107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,000.46, 867,249.78 and 241,107.45 is: 361,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,000.46 : 867,249.78 = 241,107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,000.46/867,249.78 = 241,107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,000.46x = 867,249.78 × 241,107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,000.46x = 209,100,382,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,100,382,968.86/578,000.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,765.08

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