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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,033.10, 867,006.45 and 240,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,033.10, 867,006.45 and 240,986.70 is: 361,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,033.10 : 867,006.45 = 240,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,033.10/867,006.45 = 240,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,033.10x = 867,006.45 × 240,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,033.10x = 208,937,023,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,937,023,264.22/578,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,462.04

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