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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,002.96, 867,253.53 and 241,109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,002.96, 867,253.53 and 241,109.95 is: 361,768.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,002.96 : 867,253.53 = 241,109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,002.96/867,253.53 = 241,109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,002.96x = 867,253.53 × 241,109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,002.96x = 209,103,455,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,103,455,255.62/578,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,768.83

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