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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,012.48, 867,267.76 and 241,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,012.48, 867,267.76 and 241,119.48 is: 361,783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,012.48 : 867,267.76 = 241,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,012.48/867,267.76 = 241,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,012.48x = 867,267.76 × 241,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,012.48x = 209,115,151,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,115,151,311.97/578,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,783.11

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