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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,010.48, 867,264.76 and 241,117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,010.48, 867,264.76 and 241,117.48 is: 361,780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,010.48 : 867,264.76 = 241,117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,010.48/867,264.76 = 241,117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,010.48x = 867,264.76 × 241,117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,010.48x = 209,112,693,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112,693,424.01/578,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,780.11

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