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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,583.70, 868,014.11 and 241,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,583.70, 868,014.11 and 241,436.80 is: 362,213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,583.70 : 868,014.11 = 241,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,583.70/868,014.11 = 241,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,583.70x = 868,014.11 × 241,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,583.70x = 209,570,545,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,570,545,696.03/578,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,213.02

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