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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,279.24, 867,418.44 and 241,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,279.24, 867,418.44 and 241,478.48 is: 362,217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,279.24 : 867,418.44 = 241,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,279.24/867,418.44 = 241,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,279.24x = 867,418.44 × 241,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,279.24x = 209,462,886,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,462,886,415.17/578,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,217.54

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