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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,565.52, 867,986.87 and 241,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,565.52, 867,986.87 and 241,418.66 is: 362,185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,565.52 : 867,986.87 = 241,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,565.52/867,986.87 = 241,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,565.52x = 867,986.87 × 241,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,565.52x = 209,548,221,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,548,221,505.97/578,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,185.81

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