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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,007.21, 867,259.89 and 241,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,007.21, 867,259.89 and 241,114.22 is: 361,775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,007.21 : 867,259.89 = 241,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,007.21/867,259.89 = 241,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,007.21x = 867,259.89 × 241,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,007.21x = 209,108,687,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,108,687,578.34/578,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,775.22

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