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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,464.40, 867,332.10 and 241,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,464.40, 867,332.10 and 241,739.30 is: 362,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,464.40 : 867,332.10 = 241,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,464.40/867,332.10 = 241,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,464.40x = 867,332.10 × 241,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,464.40x = 209,668,254,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,668,254,721.53/578,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,456.63

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