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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,037.67, 866,460.54 and 241,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,037.67, 866,460.54 and 241,274.29 is: 361,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,037.67 : 866,460.54 = 241,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,037.67/866,460.54 = 241,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,037.67x = 866,460.54 × 241,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,037.67x = 209,054,651,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,054,651,601.52/578,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,662.68

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