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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,045.70, 867,068.55 and 240,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,045.70, 867,068.55 and 240,974.33 is: 361,461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,045.70 : 867,068.55 = 240,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,045.70/867,068.55 = 240,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,045.70x = 867,068.55 × 240,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,045.70x = 208,941,258,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,941,258,564.98/578,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,461.49

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