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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,222.16, 867,333.24 and 241,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,222.16, 867,333.24 and 241,421.76 is: 362,132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,222.16 : 867,333.24 = 241,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,222.16/867,333.24 = 241,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,222.16x = 867,333.24 × 241,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,222.16x = 209,393,117,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,393,117,307.30/578,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,132.64

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