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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,007.70, 867,167.37 and 240,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,007.70, 867,167.37 and 240,936.32 is: 361,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,007.70 : 867,167.37 = 240,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,007.70/867,167.37 = 240,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,007.70x = 867,167.37 × 240,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,007.70x = 208,932,117,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,932,117,119.80/578,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,469.44

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