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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,087.10, 867,087.45 and 241,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,087.10, 867,087.45 and 241,040.70 is: 361,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,087.10 : 867,087.45 = 241,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,087.10/867,087.45 = 241,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,087.10x = 867,087.45 × 241,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,087.10x = 209,003,365,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003,365,909.22/578,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,543.04

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