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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,003.96, 867,255.03 and 241,110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,003.96, 867,255.03 and 241,110.95 is: 361,770.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,003.96 : 867,255.03 = 241,110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,003.96/867,255.03 = 241,110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,003.96x = 867,255.03 × 241,110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,003.96x = 209,104,684,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,104,684,175.58/578,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,770.33

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