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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,036.67, 866,459.04 and 241,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,036.67, 866,459.04 and 241,273.29 is: 361,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,036.67 : 866,459.04 = 241,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,036.67/866,459.04 = 241,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,036.67x = 866,459.04 × 241,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,036.67x = 209,053,423,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,053,423,231.04/578,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,661.18

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