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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,465.39, 867,556.49 and 241,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,465.39, 867,556.49 and 241,508.84 is: 362,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,465.39 : 867,556.49 = 241,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,465.39/867,556.49 = 241,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,465.39x = 867,556.49 × 241,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,465.39x = 209,522,555,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,522,555,989.05/578,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,204.13

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