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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,001.96, 867,252.03 and 241,108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,001.96, 867,252.03 and 241,108.95 is: 361,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,001.96 : 867,252.03 = 241,108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,001.96/867,252.03 = 241,108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,001.96x = 867,252.03 × 241,108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,001.96x = 209,102,226,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,102,226,338.67/578,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,767.33

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