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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,284.24, 867,425.94 and 241,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,284.24, 867,425.94 and 241,483.48 is: 362,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,284.24 : 867,425.94 = 241,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,284.24/867,425.94 = 241,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,284.24x = 867,425.94 × 241,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,284.24x = 209,469,034,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,469,034,633.47/578,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,225.04

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