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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,035.67, 866,457.54 and 241,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,035.67, 866,457.54 and 241,272.29 is: 361,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,035.67 : 866,457.54 = 241,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,035.67/866,457.54 = 241,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,035.67x = 866,457.54 × 241,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,035.67x = 209,052,197,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,052,197,029.71/578,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,659.69

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