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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,566.52, 867,988.37 and 241,419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,566.52, 867,988.37 and 241,419.66 is: 362,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,566.52 : 867,988.37 = 241,419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,566.52/867,988.37 = 241,419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,566.52x = 867,988.37 × 241,419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,566.52x = 209,549,457,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,549,457,169.35/578,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,187.32

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