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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,003.46, 867,254.28 and 241,110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,003.46, 867,254.28 and 241,110.45 is: 361,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,003.46 : 867,254.28 = 241,110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,003.46/867,254.28 = 241,110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,003.46x = 867,254.28 × 241,110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,003.46x = 209,104,069,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,104,069,715.23/578,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,769.58

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